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The Iberian lynx has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, with its population growing from 62 to 2000 individuals due to extensive conservation efforts, including habitat restoration and breeding programs. The species' status has been upgraded from endangered to vulnerable, though ongoing threats remain.
The Iberian lynx, once on the brink of extinction with only 62 mature individuals in 2001, has made a remarkable recovery due to extensive conservation efforts. The species, native to Spain and Portugal, is no longer classified as endangered by the IUCN, with over 2,000 adults and juveniles now thriving. Key factors in their resurgence include habitat restoration, breeding programs, and the recovery of their primary prey, the European rabbit. Despite this success, ongoing challenges such as climate change and disease outbreaks remain.