Iberian lynx Doñana National Park



the iberian lynx, habitat restricted iberian peninsula, endangered of big cats. precipitous drops in population counts due drastic reduction of fish stocks main food source led being declared protected species in 1966. extant colonies of iberian lynx in natural parks of sierra de andujar , cardena, montoro, , doñana surroundings; other mainland colonies of former times considered extinct. in portugal recovery efforts preserve remaining habitat have resulted in creation of sierra malcata natural reserve.


the acebuche breeding centre in doñana has developed captive breeding program has achieved survival of eleven individuals born in centre, , of on thirty captured in park, survival otherwise doubtful. these conservation efforts threatened high mortality rate among cats , recurring violations of laws prohibiting cars entering park or driving on roads, although, agencies have reported, causes of death not clear. precarious survival situation of animal has become emblematic symbol of park general public.







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