The population of the rare cats grew from 648 in 2022 to over 2,000 today.
The Iberian lynx is leaving the danger of extinction behind in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, on June 20, 2024.The population of the rare wild cat has more than tripled since 2022 -- growing from 648 in 2022 to a population estimated to be over 2,000 today, according to estimations by the IUCN.
One major factor that scientists believe contributed to the dwindling Iberian lynx population is an at-risk food supply. The Iberian lynx is leaving the danger of extinction behind in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Andalusia, Spain, on June 20, 2024.Secondary threats to both the lynx and the rabbits come from environmental degradation in their natural habitat, scientists said.
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