World’s First White Iberian Lynx Spotted in Spain
About Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable
IUCN Green Status: Largely Depleted
CITES Listing: Appendix I
Habitat: Prefers a mosaic of dense scrublands for shelter interspersed with open grasslands or pastures for hunting.
Diet & Ecology: The presence of rabbits is a key determinant of Iberian lynx habitat suitability, as rabbits form its primary prey base.
Behavior: Mostly crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) and nocturnal, though may occasionally be active during the day.
Major Threats:
•Decline in rabbit populations due to disease and habitat alteration
•Habitat loss and fragmentation
•Disease transmission
•Low genetic diversity
•Poaching and accidental trapping
This rare white individual marks a significant and unusual observation in the ongoing conservation success story of the Iberian lynx, once considered the world’s most endangered cat species.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
