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Yesterday we talked about a cute, fluffy cat and I plan on keeping that trend going today; however, I promised that we would get back to wild animals for today’s fact. Don’t worry though, there is a way we can talk about cute, fluffy cats and wild animals by learning about the ever impressive Iberian Lynx. In order for us to catch a glimpse of this critically endangered cat, we will need to fuel up the plane and take a short trip to the Iberian Peninsula (in Southern Europe). So who is up for checking out a new place and a new animal today? Perfect, let’s go then!<\/p>\n

As mentioned, the Iberian Lynx is critically endangered with only about 225 individuals expected to be living in the wild. Believe it or not, they are on the verge of being one of the few cats to vanish in about 10 000 years. I have said it before and I will say it again, these are not the type of records, I would want to be known for. Luckily there is a group called SOS Lynx\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0which is doing all they can to prevent this from happening. I recommend you check out their site and see if there is a way to get involved and help preserve this amazing feline.<\/p>\n

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So what is an Iberian Lynx? Well, they look like other lynx species with the ear tufts, short tail and furry chin, however, they tend to have markings resembling leopard spots. As well, they tend to have much shorter fur, which makes sense since they live in much warmer climates compared to other lynx species. They are also smaller than their northern relatives, the Eurasian Lynx, and has such won’t feed on animals bigger than a hare, unless they have no choice. Another interesting difference between the Iberian Lynx and other lynx species is their habitat preference. While their cousins like to hang out in forests, the Iberian Lynx prefers the nice open scrub land. I guess they just like chasing down their favourite prey, the European Rabbit, on open ground where they can’t hide behind trees.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the European Rabbit, they are part of the reason that the Iberian Lynx is on the brink of extinction. You see, the rabbit population has been on a decline and is forcing the Lynx to go after larger game that they are not specialized to catch such as small deer, ducks and other larger animals. As a result, their hunting success rate is reduced. And the last time I checked, it is pretty tough to live if you don’t eat, right? With any luck and some human intervention, maybe the Iberian Lynx will rebound and flourish.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading today’s post and don’t forget to check out SOS Lynx<\/a> for more information about the Iberian Lynx. See you tomorrow for the last fact of the week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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