Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) CAPTIVE<br /> Centro La Olivilla- Captive Breeding Centre, Jaén Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br /> RANGE: Iberian Penninsula of Spain & Portugal.<br /> CITES 1, CRITICAL - DANGER OF EXTINCTION<br /> Fewer than 200 animals in the wild between Sierra Morena and Doñana. There is a reduced genetic variability due to their small population. They have suffered due to hunting, habitat loss, road accidents, reduced food supply due to desease in rabbits (Myxomatosis & RHD) - their base food supply. Deseases such as feline leukaemia<br /> A medium sized cat weighing 12-15kgs, Body length 90cm, Shoulder height 45-50cm. They have a mottled fur pattern, (3 varieties of fur pattern found between the different populations and distinguishing them geographically)  short tail, ear tufts and are bearded. They are territorial cats although female cubs have been found to share their mother's territory. Mating occurs in Dec/Jan and cubs born around April. They live up to 13 years.
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