Iberian Lynx


Posted by Des on Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:50 am

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My journey with this vulnerable feline began in 2014. At that time, their numbers were in the low hundreds, and they were classified by the IUCN as an endangered species. The number of animals killed annually on the road was significant enough to impact the already very low population. It was a precarious time.

It felt unjust that more people knew about the plight of Snow Leopards, thousands of miles away, than these cats right on my doorstep. Not that the Snow Leopard deserved any less protection, but their numbers were literally several times that of the Iberian Lynx at the time. Thankfully, through great conservation efforts by some truly dedicated people, their numbers have gradually grown.

Now, a decade since I fell in love with this species, I'm happy to report that we now have over two thousand individuals. They are no longer considered endangered. Though still vulnerable, it's one of the few rare conservation success stories.

This was one of two females I saw on this recent trip. She was a proud mother of three cubs. It's always an emotional encounter and a privilege.
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:00 pm
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Beautiful Lynx, and what a great success story, Des. I'm glad the numbers continue to go up.
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by david fletcher on Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:01 pm
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Axel Hildebrandt wrote: Beautiful Lynx, and what a great success story, Des. I'm glad the numbers continue to go up.
+1.  Been following your notes.  Congrats on this!
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by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:55 am
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Love your success story, and what a gorgeous shot of this beauty. The light is so nice and her walking pose majestic. Would love to see her cubs....:)
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by Marc on Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:32 am
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Cracking shot Des, love the determination in her stride.

Great to hear that the numbers are now doing well, I need to put this area on my visit list soon!
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by Markus Jais on Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:33 am
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Absolutely wonderful shot.

I follow the development of the population a bit in the Spanish press (the magazine Quercus has regular info) and it's great to see that they are doing much better now (similar to the Spanish Imperial Eagle with more than 800 pairs today).
 

by Gene Gwin on Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:17 pm
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Des, A great low-angle shot. She certainly looks fit. A very fine image.
 

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