The Silent Return of the Iberian Lynx

Twenty years ago, the Iberian Lynx was the most endangered feline species on the planet. With fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild, the outlook was grim. However, thanks to a multi-national conservation effort, the population has surged.

Key Factors in Their Recovery:

• Habitat Restoration: Connecting fragmented cork oak forests.
• Prey Management: Boosting the local wild rabbit populations.
• Captive Breeding: Reintroducing healthy lynx into protected zones.

Today, there are over 1,000 lynx roaming the scrublands of Spain and Portugal. This serves as a powerful reminder that targeted conservation actually works.