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Iberian lynx

Lynx pardinus

The Iberian lynx is a special wild cat that lives in Spain and Portugal. With its tufted ears and spotted fur, it is one of the most endangered cats in the world. They love to hunt rabbits and are very good at it!

Lebensraum: Forests and grasslands

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The Iberian lynx has a tawny-orange coat covered in distinctive dark spots, often forming stripes on its legs. It features a short tail with a black tip, a prominent facial ruff, and striking black ear tufts.

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Iberian lynx
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Iberian lynx

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Seltenheit

Epic

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Each Iberian lynx has unique spots, like human fingerprints!

Iberian lynx are one of the world's most endangered cat species!

They can eat over 3 rabbits a day, if available!

They mark their territory using scent and scratch marks on trees!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Stealth Prowler

Iberian lynx can ambush prey silently because of their soft, padded paws that help them move quietly through dense undergrowth.

Fähigkeit

Spot Pattern Camouflage

Iberian lynx has a spotted coat that helps them blend perfectly into dappled sunlight and shadows, making them nearly invisible to prey.

Fähigkeit

Keen Hearing

Iberian lynx has long ear tufts that might help them funnel sound, enhancing their ability to pinpoint the exact location of hidden prey.

Maße und Details

Länge
85-110 cm
Gewicht
7-13 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-15 Jahre
Top Speed
70 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-5
Tragzeit
63-73 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These agile hunters mainly feast on rabbits, but will also eat birds and small rodents.

Hauptnahrung

  • Oryctolagus cuniculus
  • Alectoris rufa
  • Lepus granatensis
  • Microtus duodecimcostatus

Nahrungssuche

  • Ambush

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Primary food source, vital for survival.

hunts

Red-legged partridge

Alectoris rufa

An alternative prey when rabbits are scarce.

shelters

Holm oak

Quercus ilex

Provides critical cover and den sites in their habitat.

eaten by

Grey wolf

Canis lupus

Can occasionally prey on young or weakened lynx.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Iberian lynxes are wild animals, so it's best to admire them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Iberian lynx?

85-110 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Iberian lynx?

7-13 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Iberian lynx?

10-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Iberian lynx?

70 km/h

Was frisst Iberian lynx?

These agile hunters mainly feast on rabbits, but will also eat birds and small rodents.

Wo findet man Iberian lynx normalerweise?

Forests and grasslands

Wie jagt Iberian lynx?

Ambush

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Iberian lynx?

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