Iberian Lynx

📸 Photo by Bharath Kumar Venkatesh: https://www.pexels.com/photo/iberian-lynx-and-cub-in-spanish-wilderness-28579932/
This tuft-eared cat prowls Spain and Portugal’s scrubby oak woodlands, stalking rabbits at dusk. Once down to a few dozen animals, the Iberian lynx has rebounded thanks to breeding and habitat work, becoming Europe’s poster child for successful, science-led conservation.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Forest
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:Europe
Size:40–50 cm at the shoulder
Weight:9–15 kg
Activity:Nocturnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:10–15 years in the wild