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What is La Garganta? The Duke of Westminster’s hunting estate in southern Spain that’s been visited by the British Royal Family for decades

SINCE news emerged that Queen Camilla was taking a vacation last week — which may or may not have been related to her husband’s recent health troubles — speculation as to what

16 Mar, 2024 @ 10:23

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Forty-three Iberian lynx cubs born in Spanish reintroduction program throughout 2022

A TOTAL of 43 new Iberian lynx cubs have been born throughout 2022 in different breeding centres managed by National Parks across Spain. The 2022 Iberian lynx breeding season ended with the

27 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Nature

Adult Iberian lynx run over and killed in Spain’s Doñana

AN endangered Iberian lynx has been killed in a car accident near Doñana National Park in southern Spain. The tragic incident took place this Monday, February 27, on the road linking the

1 Mar, 2023 @ 10:15

Environment·Lead·Sevilla

Four endangered Iberian lynxes released into the wild in Spain’s Granada

FOUR Iberian lynxes have been released into the wild in the Sierra Arana region of the Andalucian province of Granada as part of a breeding program aimed at conserving the endangered species.

23 Feb, 2023 @ 08:45

Environment·Granada·Lead

Seven Iberian lynx breeding pairs selected for upcoming mating season in Spain’s Doñana

THE Iberian Lynx Ex situ Conservation Programme has established seven breeding pairs for the 2023 mating season at the El Acebuche centre, located in Almonte, in the Doñana Natural Area. According to

3 Jan, 2023 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead

Oldest known Iberian lynx in Spain has died

THE female Iberian lynx Aura has died at the age of 20, making her the longest-lived Iberian lynx specimen on record to date. According to the conservation programme, the wild cat, which

10 Nov, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead

Fatal hit-and-run of two lynx, mother and cub, in Spain’s Doñana causes wildlife ecologists to lash out at Junta

TWO Iberian lynx have been run over this Saturday, June 11, at a black spot area in the Doñana Nature Reserve in Andalucia. The incident has lead to members of WWF Spain,

13 Jun, 2022 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead

Iberian lynx takes up residence in sleepy town in Spain’s Extremadura

THERE’S no place like home and for the last few days an Iberian lynx has taken up residence in a quiet town in Extremadura. Esparragosa de Lares, with a population of under

24 May, 2022 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead·Nature·Other News

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Spain is European country with most species at risk of extinction

SPAIN is the European country with the most plants and animals at risk of extinction, according to a new analysis. Data from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species show a staggering

15 Jan, 2022 @ 17:45

Environment·Lead·Nature·Other News

Iberian lynx set to be released in new territory in Spain’s Murcia

THE Iberian Lynx could soon be on the prowl in Murcia. An agreement has been reached between the Murcia regional government and the Junta de Andalucia to reintroduce the endangered Lynx to

19 Dec, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Murcia·Nature

Iberian lynx killed in road accident in Spain’s Sevilla prompting calls for more protection

AN Iberian lynx has been killed in a fatal ‘hit-and-run’ near Doñana—prompting calls for more protection for the endangered species. The tragic incident took place this Monday, October 31, on the Pinares

3 Nov, 2021 @ 09:00

Environment·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Endangered lynx cub killed after being run over in Spain’s Huelva

AN IBERIAN lynx cub has been killed after being run over in the province of Huelva. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, the accident took place last

27 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Environment·Lead·Other News

Iberian lynx: How Spain brought the world’s most endangered cat back from the brink of extinction

JUST two decades ago, the Iberian lynx was identified as the world’s most endangered cat, teetering on the verge of extinction with less than 100 individuals left roaming in isolated pockets in

30 May, 2021 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead

The Highlands look to Spain’s Andalucia in its fight to save its wild cat from extinction through captive breeding

The Junta is collaborating in the international partnership Saving Wildcats, offering expert advice on the development of a captive breeding programme for its Scottish 'cousin'.

20 Oct, 2020 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

Iberian lynx population reaches historic high of almost 900 across southern Spain and Portugal

In 2002, the Iberian lynx was identified as the world’s most endangered cat, with just 94 left in the wild

10 Oct, 2020 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

WATCH: Iberian lynx roams the streets of Spain’s Andalucia before becoming trapped in house

The lynx was finally captured over two hours later, after getting itself trapped in the entrance of one of the town’s houses.

28 Sep, 2020 @ 11:13

Environment·Huelva·Lead

Row over validity of lynx video in Spain’s Andalucia

A ROW has broken out between the Junta de Andalucia and a local businessman over the validity of a lynx video.

7 Jul, 2020 @ 10:51

Lead·Malaga·Nature

Nine more Iberian lynx cubs born in Spain’s Andalucia

All the cubs are now being weaned, training for release into the wild will begin in July.

23 Jun, 2020 @ 20:13

Cordoba·Huelva·Lead

Two lynxes killed on roads in Doñana Nature Reserve in Spain’s Andalucia

Seven lynxes have died on roads in Spain’s Doñana so far this year.

22 May, 2020 @ 09:38

Huelva·Lead

Once-endangered Iberian lynx now thriving in Spain’s Andalucia

Andalucia is home to 75% of the Iberian lynx population of the peninsula, and three out of every four lynxes in Andalucia are found in the Sierra Morena area.

11 May, 2020 @ 10:51

Lead·Other News

CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia

The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo

16 May, 2018 @ 14:55

Environment·Lead

First Iberian Lynx cubs born this season in Spain’s Doñana

New Lynx observatory opened in Andalucia

A NEW lynx observatory at the Doñana Natural park has been officially opened by Junta president Susana Diaz. Diaz said the observatory will help ‘spread the programme of recovery of the species

14 Apr, 2018 @ 13:15

Environment·Lead

Most successful Iberian Lynx in breeding programme killed as a result of Huelva fires

The adult female died on Sunday during the evacuation process

26 Jun, 2017 @ 13:52

Environment·Huelva·Lead·Sevilla

Iberian lynxes born at Jerez Zoo

ON Friday, 15 April, Jerez Zoo gained its newest arrivals. The female Iberian Lynx gave birth to three Guinea pig-sized kittens. The mother, Castañuella, remained with them throughout the night. Zookeepers will

23 Apr, 2016 @ 12:19

Luke Andrews: Honest Jerez

Lynx cats may be reintroduced to the UK following successful Spanish breeding programme

THE tripling of Spain’s Lynx cat population following a successful captive breeding program might see them reintroduced to the UK. The 15-year project saw the Iberian Lynx, which was confined to less

7 Apr, 2016 @ 16:12

Environment·Lead

Madrid’s muggles go crazy for wizard sport Quidditch

Widely played across the pond, is the wizarding sport set to soar in Europe too?

26 Feb, 2015 @ 14:32

Education·Lead