Comebacks · VU Vulnerable
Iberian Lynx
Lynx pardinus
The greatest cat recovery ever achieved — from 62 mature animals in 2001 to over 2,000, earning a 2024 downgrade from Endangered to Vulnerable.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
The greatest cat recovery ever achieved — from 62 mature animals in 2001 to over 2,000, earning a 2024 downgrade from Endangered to Vulnerable.
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Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | ~2,000+ |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2024 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Range | Spain, Portugal |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- So specialised it depends on rabbits for most of its diet.
- Sports dramatic cheek ruffs and black ear tufts.
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Iberian Lynx art print
Museum-grade art print from the Iberian Lynx plate.
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Iberian Lynx plush
Museum-grade plush from the Iberian Lynx plate.
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Iberian Lynx notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Iberian Lynx plate.
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