THE IBERIAN LYNX

INDEX:● What’s an Iberian lynx?● Characteristics of this species● The reproduction ● Where does the Iberian lynx live?● What kind of habitat does the Iberian lynx live in?● What type of food does the Iberian lynx eat?● Why is this species endangered?● What can we do to save the species as citizens?● Zoos where scientists are attempting to save the Iberian

Lynx

WHAT’S AN IBERIAN LYNX?

The Iberian lynx is a wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe that is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List

NUMBER OF SPECIMEN

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE IBERIAN LYNX AND THE

EURASIAN LYNX

CHARACTERISTICS● Adult males weigh an

average of 12.5 kilos and the females weigh average is 9.08 kilos.

● Its fur is tawny with black spots.

● They have a flared facial ruff, long prominent black ear tufts, and long hind legs with a short black tail

THE REPRODUCTIONDuring the mating season the female leaves her territory in search of a male. The typical gestation period is about two months. A litter consists of two or three kittens weighing between 200 and 250 grams. The kittens become independent at 7 to 10 months old.

WHERE DOES THE IBERIAN LYNX LIVE?

WHAT KIND OF HABITAT DOES THE LYNX LIVE IN?

We can find the Iberian Lynx in the Mediterranean forest, in some territories of the Iberian Peninsula. This type of habitat provides the lynx with a big zone to hunt rabbits, which is the main food that they eat

WHY IS THIS SPECIES ENDANGERED?

● Decrease of its main prey.● Destruction of their habitat.● Death originated by the human being.● Diseases.

WHAT TYPE OF FOOD DOES IBERIAN LYNX EAT?

The Iberian Lynx is the only carnivore, considered a rabbit specialist. This contributes to 80% to 90% of their food. Although they also eat fawn, mouflon and ducks

WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THE SPECIES AS CITIZENS?

● Creation of feeding stations to enclose some animals● Move the Iberian lynx from its natural habitat to more

remote regions

ZOOS WHERE SCIENTISTS ARE ATTEMPTING SAVE THE

IBERIAN LYNXThere are some zoos that are attempting to save the Iberian lynx: Zoo of Jerez Zoo of Cordoba