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science14 hours ago•11 min saved

Lynx Soaks Prey to Hydrate Cubs, Revealing Local Wildcat Culture

Researchers document eight prey-soaking events by female Iberian lynxes in central Spain, where rabbits are submerged in watering troughs during hot months. The behavior appears deliberate and culturally transmitted within a single population, likely helping hydrate cubs and possibly softening prey, highlighting notable behavioral plasticity in wild cats and underscoring conservation importance of protecting water sources in a warming climate.

via A-Z Animals|

#animal-culture #conservation #hydration

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Iberian Lynx Makes Historic Comeback, No Longer Endangered"

The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction, has been downgraded from endangered to vulnerable thanks to successful conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal. The population has grown from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to over 2,000 adults and juveniles today, due to habitat restoration, breeding programs, and the recovery of their main prey, the European rabbit. However, challenges like disease outbreaks in rabbits and climate change still pose risks to the species.

via NBC News|

#conservation #endangered-species #environment

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Iberian Lynx Makes Historic Comeback from Endangered Status

The Iberian lynx has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, with its population growing from 62 to 2000 individuals due to extensive conservation efforts, including habitat restoration and breeding programs. The species' status has been upgraded from endangered to vulnerable, though ongoing threats remain.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#conservation #endangered-species #environment

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Iberian Lynx No Longer Endangered After Historic Population Recovery

The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction with only 62 mature individuals in 2001, has made a remarkable recovery due to extensive conservation efforts. The species, native to Spain and Portugal, is no longer classified as endangered by the IUCN, with over 2,000 adults and juveniles now thriving. Key factors in their resurgence include habitat restoration, breeding programs, and the recovery of their primary prey, the European rabbit. Despite this success, ongoing challenges such as climate change and disease outbreaks remain.

via CBS News|

#conservation #endangered-species #environment

conservation-biology2 years ago•10 min saved

"Interspecies Introgression Boosts Iberian Lynx Diversity"

Recent research has revealed an increase in species-wide diversity in the highly endangered Iberian lynx following interspecies introgression, which involves the transfer of genetic material between different species. This genetic rescue has been identified through the analysis of ancient DNA, shedding light on the impact of demographic bottlenecks and the potential for conservation efforts to enhance genetic diversity in endangered populations.

via Nature.com|

#ancient-dna #conservation-biology #genetic-rescue