The Iberian lynx: Prehistoric feline grace

Until recently the survival of the Iberian lynx, one of the world’s rarest wildcats, was in doubt. But conservation efforts are finally paying off.

Iberian lynx make a come back

The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), a native of Portugal and Spain, is the most endangered species of cat in the world. If it dies out, it will be the first feline extinction since the sabre-toothed cat 10,000 years ago. Recently, the future of one of the world’s rarest cats has improved, although it’s not good news for rabbits.