Q. What is the current IUCN status of Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), recently in news?
Answer:
Vulnerable
Notes: The IUCN has upgraded the conservation status of the Iberian lynx from Endangered to Vulnerable, indicating a significant population increase. This medium-sized wild cat is native to the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal and Spain. It has long legs, a short tail, tufted ears, and a small head. The solitary, nocturnal hunter relies heavily on European rabbits, facing threats like poaching and habitat loss. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES.