The smallest wildcat in the Americas is the 10,000th image in National Geographic's ... of their 115,000 square-mile range, ... so many small rare wildcats—from Iberian lynx to African ...

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition.

The Iberian lynx was saved by a breeding programme and a ‘hearts and minds’ campaign in rural Spain. But the feline again faces rising opposition. View on euronews ...

Species are evaluated using five criteria: geographic range, population size, population trends, and extinction risk. Species are classified as Vulnerable, ... Iberian Lynx Population Rebounds. ...

With his leopard-like spots, Navarro - a male lynx - calls out during mating season as he walks towards a camera trap. Just short of 100cm (39 inches) in length and 45cm in height, the Iberian ...

Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the Iberian lynx population has made a remarkable recovery, growing from just 25 breeding females in 2002 to over 400 in 2023, thanks to dedicated ...

Stunning photo of Iberian lynx chowing down on prey wins Rewilding Europe Awards 2024. News. ... The panel also included all members from the EWPY jury: National Geographic's Senior Photo Editor Alexa ...

Research has revealed how the Iberian lynx interbred with its cousin, the Eurasian lynx over the past few thousand years to boost it’s genetic diversity. May 18, 2025 e-Paper.

Today, the Iberian lynx is recovering from near extinction. More than 400 reproductive females were reported in the 2023 census. This is a massive increase from just 25 in 2002.

Many large mammals have lost genetic diversity, often thanks to the actions of people shrinking their populations. The implications can be severe b ...