Why in news Research has revealed how the Iberian lynx interbred with its cousin, the Eurasian lynx over the past few thousand years to ...
Why in news
Research has revealed how the Iberian lynx interbred with its cousin, the Eurasian lynx over the past few thousand years to boost it’s genetic diversity
This is a crucial factor for its survival, especially as the species faces such an uncertain future
Iberian Lynx
It belongs to the family Felidae.
It is the most dangerous of feline species (family of flesh-eating mammals).
Current habitat: Mediterranean scrub and forest in Spain and Portugal.
These are listed on CITES Appendix I.
Vulnerable : International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List
Threats: Poaching, road accidents, habitat loss and climate change.
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