Description
The Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a mammal indigenous to Spain. It inhabits mediterranean scrubland and open forest of the iberian peninsula.
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Fun Facts
The Iberian lynx is the world's most endangered feline species and is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula
It has distinctive ear tufts and prominent 'sideburns' (cheek ruffs) that give it a uniquely regal appearance
Brought back from the brink of extinction — only 94 individuals remained in 2002, now over 1,100 thanks to intensive conservation programs
In Spanish culture, the lynx (lince) was once a symbol of the wild Iberian landscape and appears in ancient cave paintings
They specialize in hunting European rabbits, which make up 80–90% of their diet, making rabbit population crashes especially devastating