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Threatened species in Spain

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:02 pm
by jlrm
The Iberian lynx is a critically endangered species. The Iberian lynx is the world's most threatened species of cat, and the most threatened carnivore in Europe.

Studies conducted in March 2005 have estimated the number of surviving Iberian lynx to be as few as 100, which is down from about 400 in 2000. If the Iberian lynx were to become extinct, it would be the first big cat species to do so since the extinction of the Smilodon.

The only breeding populations are in Spain, living in the Doñana National Park and in the Sierra de Andújar, Jaén

Re: Threatened species in Spain

PostPosted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:12 pm
by jose
I agree wiht the threat hanging over the Iberian Lynx. Is probably the emblem of the canservation of wild animals in Spain.