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Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus)
Also known as the Spanish lynx or the Pardel lynx, the species bears a strong resemblance to the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), but it may be distinguished by its smaller size; short, dark-tipped tail; and the presence of long, white, beardlike fur under its chin.
lynx
mammal
Also known as: Lynx
- Related Topics:
- bobcat
- caracal
- Canada lynx
- Iberian lynx
- Eurasian lynx
lynx, (genus Lynx), any of four species of short-tailed cats (family Felidae) found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and the bobcat (L. rufus) live in North America. The Eurasian lynx (L. lynx) and the Iberian lynx (L. pardinus) are their European counterparts. The Iberian lynx, which lives primarily in the mountainous scrubland of southern Spain, was the world’s most endangered feline during the early 2010s; however, the species had undergone a substantial recovery by the 2020s. Lynx are long-legged, large-pawed cats with tufted ears, hairy soles, and a broad, short head. ...(100 of 1339 words)