The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction, has experienced a remarkable recovery. Conservation efforts have led to a dramatic increase in its population, now exceeding 2,000 individuals! This resurgence is hailed as the greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved.
Key factors include coordinated conservation efforts between Spain and Portugal, financial support from the EU, and initiatives involving public bodies and private landowners. Programs like the EU’s LIFE project have been crucial in boosting research and monitoring efforts.
The lynx now occupies over 3,320 square kilometers, up from just 449 square kilometers in 2005. Its status has been downgraded from “endangered” to “vulnerable” by the IUCN, reflecting its improving prospects.
However, experts caution that continued vigilance is necessary to maintain and build upon these gains. Threats such as diseases from domestic cats, poaching, and habitat alterations due to climate change still pose risks to the Iberian lynx’s long-term survival.

#portugal #spain
#iberianlynx #wildliferecovery #conservationsuccess #endangeredspecies #natureconservation #wildlifeprotection #biodiversity #savethelynx #ecoefforts #naturelovers #conservation #LIFEProject #IUCN #WildlifeRescue #sustainablefuture

свернуть