Rare Wild Cat No Longer Endangered
After two decades of dedicated conservation efforts, the Iberian lynx, once one of the world’s most endangered cats, is no longer considered endangered. The population has surged from fewer than 100 individuals in the early 2000s to over 1,000 today—a remarkable 20-fold increase.
This success is attributed to habitat restoration, prey management, captive breeding, anti-poaching measures, and public awareness campaigns. The lynx’s status has improved to “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, highlighting the effectiveness of these efforts and underscoring a major triumph in wildlife conservation.
Continued vigilance is essential to maintain this progress and ensure the species’ long-term survival.