He Iberian Lince is one of the most emblematic species of the Iberian Peninsula. It is not only endemic for the area, but because it has been about to be for many years, the recovery is as famous as inspiring worldwide.
This has been possible Thanks to the protection, recovery, breeding and reintroduction programs that are carried out in both Spain and Portugal And that enables this species to restore areas that were lost for mere anthropogenic causes.
Thanks to these programs, the Palencia Cerrato has two other copies this time. Experts bet on the genetic diversification of the species, so that The Iberian Lynx leaves the IUCN red list in which it is currently mentioned as vulnerable.
Palencia: 2 women of Iberian Lynx Release
‘Vouga’ and ‘Valeriana’, two women of Iberian Lince, were released on Tuesday in the Palencia del Cerrato region To complete, so far from 2025, the release of six copies in the area chosen the reintroduction of the species in the northern half of the Iberian peninsula.
The two women They come from the Silves Breeding Center (Portugal), one of the centers participating in the Iberian Lince Conservation Program That since its foundation has released more than four hundred copies for the re -population of the species.
With them, the release of copies in the Palencia Cerrato is completed, First area chosen in the northern half of the Iberian peninsula after more than two years of work for the reintroduction of the species, which disappeared from Castilian plateau almost half a century ago.
Loose Linces re-introduced since the start of the year its total freedom in continuous monitoring by environmental and technical agents of the projectwho prove their right acclimatization to the area. This monitoring enables us to confirm that they all remain in perfect condition on the surface of the reintroduction area, so they are expected to create a stable population.
Suárez quiñones signed various partnership agreements before the release of the last two copies The owners of the farms and the holders of hunting rights of the reintroduction area, to seal the agreements a few months ago with regard to the use of the surface.
A cooperation agreement has also been formalized with the foundation for preserving biodiversity and its Habitat (CBD-Habitat) to work together The protection and preservation of endangered species, such as the imperial eagle, the black vulture or the Iberian lynx itself. EFE / ECOTICIA.COM