Expulsion centers From the Iberian Lynx managed by him National Parks Autonomous Organism ((Oapn): This is an entity confirmed Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (Miteco)That Born in 1995 of the association of National Institute for Nature Conservation (Icona) and the National Institute for Agrarian Reform and Development (Iryda).
Granadilla Zaradilla Center (Cáceres)
The Zarza De Granadilla breeding center It was opened in March 2011become part of the network of breeding centers of the Ex-situ Conservation Program of the Iberian Lince.
Because the first nest was born in this Extremadura center (Jerte, Jaraíz and Jarilla) Only a year after access to the operation, they are already 64 Cubs born In 5 reproductive seasons.
Most of these puppies will be trained for their release in the natural environment, as has already been made 32 times in different areas of reintroduction in Spain and Portugal.
Veterinarians, care providers and video surveys work in the breeding center. In addition, an environmental volunteer program has been carried out by the National Parks Autonomous Organism ((Oapn), In which 3-4 volunteers perform a stay of approximately 3 months.
El Acebuche Breeding Center (Huelva)
Next to Granadilla Sabrish Breeding CenterHe National Parks Autonomous Organism ((Oapn) Manage the management in the Breeding center Acebuche (Huelva)in which a total of 128 birthsof which 33 have been released in the natural environment.
There Breeding center Acebuche (Huelva) They work veterinarians, care providers and video surveys. In addition, an environmental volunteer program has been carried out by the National Parks Autonomous Organism ((Oapn), In which volunteers perform in the center.
Two decades of an important milestone
On March 28, two decades of an important milestone were fulfilled In the preservation of Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus)one of the most endangered species on the planet.
On March 28, 2005, in the Captivity Center of El Acebuche (Huelva) who manages National Parks Autonomous Organism (OAPN)” The first puppies of the Captivity Breeding Program were born.
The female Saliega Birth of A three puppies litter –Heather, Breeze and Breeze-, mark one before and after in the Fight for the recovery of the species.
He Ex-situ Conservation Program from the Iberian LynxInitiated in 2003, intended to maintain the genetic diversity of the species and to offer individuals to strengthen natural populations.
The Iberian Lynx stood on the edge of the extinction
At that time, The Iberian Lynx stood on the edge of the extinctioncon Fewer than 100 copies in freedom. The birth of the first litter in captivity was the first step in the direction of the consolidation of a viable population And creating a fundamental genetic reserve for recovery.
Since The El Acebuche breeding centerTogether with the Granadilla Brambleincluded in the program in 2011, have been important documents in the nature conservation strategy of the Iberian Lynx.
In these 20 years, a total of 291 puppies were born in the centers managed by the National Parks Autonomous Organism (OAPN)contribute to the Restore wild populations of the species.
Many of these copies have been released in Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and Portugalhelping the expansion of Iberian Lynx out of their Latest natural hiding places.