The Iberian lynx, is one of the most endangered wild cat species in the world.
The lynx was once widespread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, but habitat loss, poaching, and declining prey populations led to its near-extinction. Thanks to extensive conservation efforts, the lynx population has slowly increased in recent years, but it is still considered critically endangered.
The lynx is a symbol of conservation efforts in Spain and has become a flagship species for the conservation of Mediterranean ecosystems. A fascinating and iconic animal that holds a special place in the hearts of many nature lovers and conservationists around the world.
Great news to hear that 23 Iberian lynx have been cubs born in 2021 at the breeding centers of El Acebuche, in the Doñana National Park (Huelva) and in Zarza de Granadilla (Cáceres). Fifteen males and eight females in total with 10 males and 2 females born in four litters in the Zarza de Granadilla … Read more
The El Acebuche Iberian Lynx Breeding Center, in the Doñana National Park has registered four litters with 11 cubs born this 2021 breeding season which has now finished. This is double compared to last year even though of the 7 pairs at the centre only 4 females gave birth. The eleven cubs are in perfect … Read more
The Iberian Lynx “ex situ” captive breeding center, located in Almonte (Doñana Natural Park) has registered the birth of four new lynx cubs born at the El Acebuche breeding center. The news was published on the Facebook page of the captive breeding program. The breeding season in the Lynx Ex-situ Conservation Program continues and new … Read more
Of the Iberian lynx born in captivity in 2020, 27 Iberian lynx to be released in 2021. Six have already been released with two in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park (Alentejo, Portugal) and another four in the reintroduction areas of Castilla La Mancha (two in Polán,Toledo and two in Torre Juan Abad, Ciudad Real. These … Read more