The Swedish population is estimated to be 1200–1500 individuals, spread all over the country, but more common in middle Sweden and in the mountain range. The scientific name for the Iberian Lynx or Spanish Lynx, is Lynx pardinus; which is also known as the binomial name, species name, latin name, biological name or zoological name. In 1996, IUCN identified Iberian Lynx as the most endangered among all the wild cat species in the world. In Iran, they live in Mount Damavand area. Historically, the Canadian lynx ranged from Alaska across Canada and into many of the northern U.S. states. As climates get colder and more northerly, lynx have progressively thicker fur, lighter colour, and their paws are larger and more padded to adapt to the snow. Until recently, the Iberian lynx was thought to be a sub species of the Eurasian Lynx, it is now classified as a separate species. Males are larger than females, both having prominent whiskers, a characteristic "beard" encircling their face and distinctive black ear tufts. 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With 13 recognized subspecies, the bobcat is common throughout southern Canada, the continental United States, and northern Mexico. These may reduce its immunity and cause infections that are difficult to cure. Daily patterns of activity are linked to the European rabbit, their primary prey. The Canada lynx ( Lynx canadensis) and the bobcat ( L. rufus) live in North America. Lynx became legally protected in 1973 in Spain and 1974 in Portugal. Their name comes from the Greek “to shine,” and may refer to the reflective nature of the cat’s eyes. The four living species of the genus Lynx are believed to have evolved from the "Issoire lynx", which lived in Europe and Africa during the late Pliocene to early Pleistocene. Iberian lynxes have amazing eyesight and can spot a mouse even from a distance of 250 feet. Version 26 September 2008 (temporary). Adult males and females live in territories that overlap, and both genders will defend their territories against conspecifics of the same gender. Iberian lynx are able survive in cold climates as their bodies are designed for that purpose, and they can therefore live on plains and in cold mountains. It can be found in the Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe. Iberian Lynx has got very good attention from both government and other wildlife organizations over the past decades. The lynx is found in the Białowieża Forest in northeastern Poland, in Estonia and in the northern and western parts of China, particularly the Tibetan Plateau. The Iberian lynx is believed to be a descendent of the Issoire Lynx (Lynx issiodorensis), along with the other members of the lynx family (bobcat, Canada Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx). The ears are black-tipped and pointed, with short, black tufts. The lynx population in Finland was 1900–2100 individuals in 2008, and the numbers have been increasing every year since 1992. The Eurasian lynx ( L. lynx) and the Iberian lynx ( L. pardinus) are their European counterparts. [26] The IUCN reassessed the species from "critically endangered" to "endangered" in 2015. [27], The lynx is considered a national animal in North Macedonia[36][37] and is displayed on the reverse of the 5 denar coin. The young become independent at about 7-10 months but will stay in the territory where they were born until the age of 20 months. The Eurasian lynx is the third largest predator in Europe after the brown bear and the grey wolf. What an unforgettable name for an unforgettable animal! Today they reside in Andujár-Cardeña and Doñana National Park in the Spanish autonomic region of Andaluzia. It was the most endangered cat species in the world,[20] but conservation efforts have changed its status from critical to endangered. It is also the national animal of Romania. The Pliocene felid Felis rexroadensis from North America has been proposed as an even earlier ancestor; however, this was larger than any living species, and is not currently classified as a true lynx.[11][12]. Iberian Lynx Scientific Name: Lynx pardinus The forever extinction of the Iberian Lynx is not an exaggeration. The Iberian lynx’s largest threat is habitat destruction, and also the destruction of its prey. [15] By 2010, after an 11-year effort, it had been successfully reintroduced into Colorado, where it had become extirpated in the 1970s. The lynx creates its den in crevices or under ledges. The head is relatively small but appears much larger due to the very prominent facial ruffs. Several lynx resettlement projects begun in the 1970s have been successful in various regions of Switzerland. There is an Iberian lynx reproduction center outside Silves in the Algarve in southern Portugal. [24] An agreement signed in 2003 by the Spanish Environment Ministry and the Andalusian Environment Council seeks to breed the Iberian lynx in captivity. The name ‘lynx’ comes from the Greek word ‘to shine’, perhaps in reference to the shine of the cat’s eye at night. [24], As a result of the Spanish government program and efforts by others (such as the WWF and the EU's Life projects), the Iberian lynx "has recovered from the brink of extinction";[25] from 2000 to 2015, the population of Iberian lynx more than tripled. Epidemics, such as myxamatosis and the haemorrhagic disease, have affected rabbit populations over the years, which has in turn affected the Iberian lynx population. The name lynx originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word λύγξ,[2] derived from the Indo-European root leuk- ('light, brightness')[4] in reference to the luminescence of its reflective eyes.[4]. Iberian lynxes used to be widespread throughout the south of France and the Iberian Peninsula. In both countries, the lynx is listed as an endangered species and protected by law. It feeds on a wide range of animals from white-tailed deer, reindeer, roe deer, small red deer, and chamois, to smaller, more usual prey: snowshoe hares, fish, foxes, sheep, squirrels, mice, turkeys and other birds, and goats. It will feed however on whatever animal appears easiest, as it is an opportunistic predator much like its cousins. Meet the rare Iberian lynx and browse photographs by Joel Sartore. Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub, 2. So the Siberian lynx belongs to the Lynx genus and lynx species. [16][17][18] In 2000, the U.S. Closely related to the Eurasian Lynx, their ranges used to meet at the Spanish-French border along the Pyrenees Mountains. Other Names for Lynx pardinus. overview; data; media; articles; maps; names; Scientific Names. Both species occurred together in central Europe in the Pleistocene epoch, being separated by habitat choice. More recently, the range of the Iberian Lynx has significantly contracted, and now consists of … This is probably in reference to the way cats’ eyes shine in the dark. Watch full episodes of RARE: Creatures of the Photo Ark online now. Iberian Lynx Lynx pardinus (Temminck 1827) collect. Lynx have a short tail, characteristic tufts of black hair on the tips of their ears, large, padded paws for walking on snow and long whiskers on the face. Their reflexes are excellent, their whiskers give highly detailed information related to their sense of touch, and they have excellent hearing, due to their large ears. Scientific Name: Lynx pardinus IUCN Status: Endangered Weight: 19-35 pounds. Body colour varies from medium brown to goldish to beige-white, and is occasionally marked with dark brown spots, especially on the limbs. [14], The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is an endangered species native to the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe. The first lynx to be born in captivity was Saliega, a female born in southern Spain in Sierra Morena on March 29, 2005. Under their neck they have a ruff which has black bars resembling a … [29] Nonetheless, the bobcat is often killed by larger predators such as coyotes. Common Name: Iberian Lynx, Spanish Lynx Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Felinae (Lynx) Species: pardina Misc. A male Iberian lynx needs to eat one rabbit a day, but the female, when raising her kittens, needs three. Family. There are three different types of lynx with these being the North America lynx found in Canada and Alaska, the European lynx found in Spain and Portugal and the Asian lynx which is found in Turkestan and central Asia. It … [19], The Canada lynx is a good climber and swimmer; it constructs rough shelters under fallen trees or rock ledges. Iberian lynxes, like all cats, have vertical pupils and superb vision, particularly during low visibility. [25], The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American wild cat. In 1970, the hunting of Iberian Lynx was made illegal. The Iberian is the rarest species of Lynx. The lynx inhabits high altitude forests with dense cover of shrubs, reeds, and tall grass. The Iberian Lynx (scientific name Lynx pardinus) is one of the most endangered species of cats in the world. The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a feline. Competition and intraguild predation among three sympatric carnivores. Established in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. [11], The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), or Canadian lynx, is a North American felid that ranges in forest and tundra regions[14] across Canada and into Alaska, as well as some parts of the northern United States. Iberian lynx are polygynous, with one male mating with multiple females, but in northern Donana National Park, where the amount of suitable territories is small and intersexual competition is increasing, males must have smaller territories, which are more easy to defend against rival males, and so they focus on defending their exclusive access to one particular female, which results in monogamy. According to the IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Iberian lynx is 156 mature individuals. It will also hunt medium-sized mammals and birds if hare numbers fall. A favorite prey for the lynx in its woodland habitat is roe deer. [21] The species used to be classified as a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx, but is now considered a separate species. The lynx population in Finland is estimated currently to be larger than ever before. The name comes from the Greek word leukos meaning bright or to shine. Aside from depending on European rabbits as their food source, Iberian lynx have very particular habitat requirements. It is of medium size and is smaller than the similar Eurasian lynx, which also has a characteristically bobbed tail, a spotted coat, long legs and a muscular body. Iberian lynxes are solitary and nocturnal, with most activity around sunset, the time when prey is the most active. The two Lynx species in North America, Canada lynx and bobcats, are both found in the temperate zone. The lynx hunts by stalking and jumping on its prey, helped by the rugged, forested country in which it resides. Oecologia, 125:258–270. Captive Iberian lynxes can now be seen only at the Lisbon Zoo (Portugal) and the Jerez Zoo (Spain). This may take as long as 3 years or may, in fact, never happen. It is native to European, Central Asian, and Siberian forests. The lynx's colouring, fur length and paw size vary according to the climate in their range. [28] The population of the bobcat depends primarily on the population of its prey. The Iberian Lynx is a carnivore and eats mainly small mammals, particularly rabbits and birds. It is an endangered species that have is listed as … In Romania, the numbers exceed 2,000, the largest population in Europe outside of Russia, although most experts consider the official population numbers to be overestimated. Furthermore, moderate population numbers of these animals may positively affect overall prey fitness, predation possibly acting as a mechanism of disease control. The endangered Iberian lynx lives in southern Spain and formerly in eastern Portugal. It is similar to other versions of the genus Lynx. [38] Preferred Names. Iberian lynx are found only in two small areas of southwest Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, west of the Pyrenees mountains. Description: The Iberian Lynx is a long-legged, medium-sized cat similar in size to the Canadian Lynx and Bobcat and about half the size of the Eurasian Lynx. The Iberian lynx has almost no threats except man, but it is almost extinct. While its conservation status has been classified as "least concern", populations of Eurasian lynx have been reduced or extirpated from Europe, where it is now being reintroduced. Until recently, the Iberian lynx was thought to be a sub species of the Eurasian Lynx, it is now classified as a separate species. [25] A 2014 census of the species showed 327 animals in Andalucia in the "reintroduction areas" of Sierra Morena and Montes de Toledo (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain), the Matachel Valley (Extremadura, Spain), and the Guadiana Valley (Portugal). Its relatively short, coarse coat is tawny to bright yellowish-red, with black or brown spots and white underparts. For other uses, see, Genus of mammals (medium-sized wild cats). [22] The Iberian lynx is believed to have evolved from Lynx issiodorensis. The smallest species are the bobcat and the Canada lynx, while the largest is the Eurasian lynx, with considerable variations within species. Although this cat hunts on the ground, it can climb trees and can swim swiftly, catching fish. Iberian Lynx . Its species was the most endangered in the world, but conservative efforts have changed its status from critical to endangered. The Pliocene felid Felis rexroadensis from North America has been proposed as an even earlier ancestor; however, this was larger than any living species, and is not currently classified as a true lynx. It also eats ptarmigans, voles, and grouse. Iberian lynxes will bury uneaten prey to return later to finish eating it. Lynx, (genus Lynx ), any of four species of short-tailed cats (family Felidae) found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. The Canada lynx feeds almost exclusively on snowshoe hares; its population is highly dependent on the population of this prey animal. Iberian Lynx. The Iberian lynx is one of the most endangered species on the Iberian peninsula, with numbers decreasing rapidly over the past decade, leading the EU to fund a special program to help secure the species’ future. [13], During the summer, the Eurasian lynx has a relatively short, reddish or brown coat which is replaced by a much thicker silver-grey to greyish-brown coat during winter. [23], In 2004, a Spanish government survey showed just two isolated breeding populations of Iberian lynx in southern Spain, totaling about 100 lynx (including only 25 breeding females). The Iberian Lynx (scientific name Lynx pardinus) is one of the most endangered species of cats in the world. In addition, the IUCN presently lists this beautiful animal as Endangered, on its Red List of Endangered Species. According to the Portuguese conservation group SOS Lynx, if this species dies out, it will be the first feline extinction since the Smilodon 10,000 years ago. It has a thick coat and broad paws, and is twice as effective as the bobcat at supporting its weight on the snow. Fish and Wildlife Service designated the Canada lynx a threatened species in the lower 48 states. The lynx is usually solitary, although a small group of lynx may travel and hunt together occasionally. Its scientific name is Lynx Pardinus. Lynx pardinus, Iberian Lynx [English] Author(s)/Editor(s): Wilson, Don E., and F. Russell Cole : Publication Date: 2000 ... Any Name or TSN: Common Name: Scientific Name : TSN: In: Kingdom Go to Advanced Search and Report . Mating takes place in the late winter and once a year the female gives birth to between one and four kittens. Iberian Lynx ; ... Scientific Name Lynx pardinus Location Aquí vive en semilibertad en Basondo, en el Parque Natural de Urdaibai (España) Specimen Condition Live Specimen ... Lynx pardinus. A scientific study in 2013 revealed that the Iberian lynx has antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Enterococci bacteria in its intestines. [31] Since the beginning of the 20th century, the Eurasian lynx was considered extinct in the wild in Slovenia and Croatia. Under their neck they have a ruff which has black bars resembling a bow tie, although this is often not visible. The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wildcat native to the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern part of Europe. [27] The bobcat is an adaptable predator that inhabits deciduous, coniferous, or mixed woodlands, but unlike other Lynx, does not depend exclusively on the deep forest, and ranges from swamps and desert lands to mountainous and agricultural areas, its spotted coat serving as camouflage. Also, Iberian lynxes often kill smaller carnivores in order to reduce the competition for prey. The most rare of the lynx species, the Iberian lynx, is the most threatened cat species, currently on the verge of extinction. Here are all the important facts you need to know about this rare creature. Iberian Lynx on The IUCN Red List site -, destruction (wild cats), clowder, clutter, pounce, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_lynx, http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/12520/0. This is due to a lack of food. The Iberian lynx has been brought to the brink of extinction because of a combination of threats: Decreasing food base Rabbits form the main prey of the Iberian lynx. The young stay with the mother for one more winter, a total of around nine months, before moving out to live on their own as young adults. The Iberian lynx is believed to be a descendent of the Issoire Lynx (Lynx issiodorensis), along with the other members of the lynx family (bobcat, Canada Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx). Due to this, they could act as reliable bioindicators of the health of their particular ecosystem. Canada or American Lynx-: These species of lynx live in Canada and Alaska. Currently, the primary threats to its existence include habitat loss and a significant reduction of its natural prey. During winter, these lynxes may become diurnal for a period of time. Despite extensive surveys, they have not been detected in Portugal since the 1990’s. It is a strict carnivore, consuming about one or two kilograms of meat every day. A female wait until her territory is established before she breeds. [30], The bobcat resembles other species of the genus Lynx, but is on average the smallest of the four. The Iberian Lynx. There is generally an off-white color on the lips, chin, and underparts. The Iberian Lynx is listed as critically endangered. Deer and mouflon are prey when rabbits are scarce. Lynxes puff when irritated or frightened. Of the four lynx species, the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is the largest in size. While the bobcat is common throughout southern Canada, the continental United States and northern Mexico, the Canada lynx is present mainly in boreal forests of Canada and Alaska. Lynxes are cats that appear in the Jungle Bunch Universe. [39], This article is about the genus of wild cat. The four living species of the genus Lynx are believed to have evolved from the "Issoire lynx", which lived in Europe and Africa during the late Pliocene to early Pleistocene. A resettlement project, begun in 1973, has successfully reintroduced lynx to the Slovenian Alps and the Croatian regions of Gorski Kotar and Velebit, including Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park and Risnjak National Park. It is believed that there are approximately 156 left in the wild. The Eurasian lynx ranges from central and northern Europe across Asia up to Northern Pakistan and India. It can be found in the Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe. 2000. Despite decades of protection, millions of monies spent, hundreds of studies compiled, and the work of the best known Europe’s conservationists and zoologists, approximately 100 Iberian Lynx adults remain in the wild. Bobcats in the desert regions of the southwest have the lightest-colored coats, while those in the northern, forested regions have the darkest.[10]. Their name comes from the Greek “to shine,” and may refer to the reflective nature of the cat’s eyes. Endangered Species Presentation Common Name:Iberian Lynx Scientific name:Lynx pardinus Males reach maturity when they are 1 year old. Lynxes puff when irritated or frightened. [34] Lynx in Britain were wiped out in the 17th century, but there have been calls to reintroduce them to curb the numbers of deer.[35]. The mating season takes place from January to July. Out of the few Iberian lynxes that are remaining, there are only 40 … Bobcat: Bobcats are a species of lynx. Fedriani, J. M., T. K. Fuller, R. M. Sauvajot and E. C. York. Lynxes of the World Print by Roger Hall View Lynxes of the World Print. The lynx was distributed throughout Japan during Jōmon period, but no archeological evidence thereafter suggesting extinction at that time.[32]. The Iberian lynx The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is an endangered species and is native to the Iberian Peninsula in the Southern part of Europe. Their feet with their long hair help them move silently over the snow and also to regulate their body temperature. The gestation time of the lynx is about 70 days. Scientific Name: Lynx Pardinus Status: Critically Endangered Populous: Between 84 to 143 adults Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Felinae (Lynx) Species: pardina The Iberian is an apex predator. 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