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Simon, M.; Boixader, J.; Garcia-Tardio, M.; Rivas, A.; Lopez, G.; Perez-Aspa, M.J.; Gil-Sanchez, J.M.; Martin-Jaramillo, J.; Martinez, F.; Sanchez, I.; Vargas, A.; Oliet, J.M.
First captive-bred individuals released in the Iberian lynx reintroduction programme
2012 Cat News (56): 36-36
With only about 350 individuals, the Iberian lynx _Lynx pardinus _continues to be the world's most endangered felid. Ongoing conservation measures include both in-situ and ex-situ conservation programmes. As part of the first Iberian lynx reintroduction programme, two captive-born individuals were released in the wild in the 2010-2011 season for the first time with this species. The development of both individuals in the wild was good, as they showed natural feeding and social behaviours. Although results are preliminary, this case shows that training protocols designed for this species are working in the right direction.
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