IN what is being called ‘a despicable crime’ a protected Iberian lynx has been shot dead in Sevilla.
The creature – the most endangered cat on the planet – was found with a shocking 30 lead pellets in its body.
A spokesman for the Junta de Andalucia’s environmental department described the shooting as a ‘despicable crime’ which is punishable by law.
Investigations are now underway to try and identify the person responsible.
Meanwhile, the Junta also reported that another lynx had been found dead and is believed to have been run over by a motorist on the A-49 motorway between Sevilla and Huelva.
It comes just weeks after the announcement that the EU Life programme, in place since 2002, to conserve and reintroduce the threatened Iberian Lynx has recovered almost three quarters of the species’ lost territory.
The second phase of the programme is set to conclude at the end of this month, and the
Junta is preparing for the introduction of a third more ambitious phase.
despicable doesnt cover it …. disgusting is closer to the mark lets hope they find out who did it , although I doubt it
Very sad news. I hope very much that police finds the guilty person.
I, also hope the guilty party/parties are caught and suitably punished. Spain has so many lovely animals, birds etc that are not seen in other countries, I would like to see them protected and nurtured long term.
If you want to save the Iberian lynx – get it out of Spain! It’s got about as much chance of surviving in its native country as the mountain gorilla has in the Congo. Let’s remember, this is not a culture that has any respect for animal life.