Iberian lynx moved from "endangered" to "vulnerable" due to conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal.

The Iberian lynx, once near extinction, has been moved from the "endangered" to the "vulnerable" category in the global red list of threatened species, thanks to successful conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal. Over the past two decades, collaborative efforts involving governments, wildlife experts, and local communities have led to a significant increase in the lynx population, which is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem stability. However, threats such as rabbit population decline, diseases transmitted by domestic animals, and climate change impacts continue to pose challenges for the species' future.

June 20, 2024
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