The number of Iberian lynx in Andalucia is 319 (determined via surveys). They are one of the most endangerd wild cats and besides the many threats by humans, the number of kittens born in the wild have declined due to the new strain of hemorhagic disease (EHV) of rabbit, the lynx maine prey. ecoticias/naturaleza/87638/noticia-medio-ambiente-ejemplares-lince-iberico-Andalucia This is a Google translation of the link: The Iberian lynx population has now reached 319 copies in Andalucia Annual surveys conducted during 2013 by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning of the Board of Andalusia recorded a population of 319 Iberian lynx in Andalusia, representing an increase of 5.6 percent from the 311 counted in 2012. Of the total, 169 copies are distributed in natural parks Cardena-Montoro (Córdoba) and Sierra de Andújar (Jaén), and 85 in the Doñana-Alcor. These data, which tend to confirm that the lynx population keeps Andalusian population trend of recent years have been released during the release of a copy of Iberian lynx in Villafranca de Córdoba, in a ceremony attended by the Minister María Jesús Serrano. In addition to the total number, the estimates made by the Board have identified an increase in the number of territorial females, copies of which depends on the reproductive potential of the wild species. Thus, the number of seated in a territory and females of reproductive age has risen to 92, seven more than in 2012. However, the number of puppies, currently estimated at 54 individuals, 24 individuals has declined over the previous year, due to the reduction experienced in Andújar as a result of the new strain of hemorrhagic disease (EHV) of rabbit. Regarding the area of distribution of the species, it has grown to stand at 1,093 square kilometers, a figure that in 2012 was estimated at 1,073 square kilometers. Along with this, during 2013, a total of 24 deaths Iberian lynx were detected in the wild, of which 14 were due to collisions (eight in Sierra Morena and Doñana six). This increase in the number of violations may be due to two related causes one side to the decline in populations of the new strain rabbit haemorrhagic disease (EHV), which is causing further dispersion of bobcats in for food, and because of the net increase in population has led to an increase of surface with this species. LYNX ON THE LOOSE GUADALMELLATO To reinforce the populations of this cat endangered in the Cordoba region of Guadalmellato, former territory of settlement of the species, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has released this Wednesday in Villafranca de Córdoba a new example of the Iberian lynx. Like all freed, this animal, a male named Junipero, from the National Center for Iberian Lynx Reproduction in Silves (Portugal) and a descendant of Fruits and Fresno, a collar with a transmitter holder for permanent location. With this initiative, developed in the framework of the European project Life Iberlince for Recovery historical distribution of the Iberian lynx, aims to achieve natural reproduction of copies and help them settle in this area. In this regard, the minister stressed that this action collaboration with local communities, landowners and hunting society, when it comes to hosting these copies is reinforced. Serrano stressed cooperation for the implementation of this initiative, holders of private farms in this area Cordoba, example of good management, with a habitat quality, according to research conducted under the previous project Still Life for the Conservation of the Iberian lynx in Andalucía for selecting potential reintroduction areas. In Guadalmellato (Córdoba) have released a total of 28 cats since reintroductions began in 2010, and Guarrizas (Jaén) a total of 26 cats since 2011. In this regard, the minister announced that next February all project partners Iberlince Life will meet to identify new areas of reintroduction. By the time you have shortlisted the Guadiana Valley (Mértola, Portugal), Valley Matachel (Badajoz), Guadalcanal-Valdecigüeñas (Sevilla-Badajoz), Montes de Toledo and Cabaneros (Toledo) and Campo de Calatrava (Ciudad Real) as part of the reintroduction area Guarrizas. During the release on Wednesday, the head of the Environment has stressed that this action is possible thanks to the good performance of the captive breeding program that develops in Andalusia and the positive developments that maintain lynx populations in the natural environment of our region. According to Serrano, initiatives like this show the commitment of the Government of Andalusia in the preservation of the Iberian Lynx, a task recognized by the European Union that has strengthened and increase populations of this critically endangered species. For conservation adviser emblematic species such as the Iberian lynx is becoming a source of employment and income. In this sense, the head of the Ministry has been reported as a result of this initiative has created 31 permanent jobs and a total of 29,740 wages between lynx areas of Huelva, Cordoba and Jaen. To this, the bid in the amount of 6,816,063 euros forestry work to improve habitats (clearing, pruning, etc.), of which 486 SMEs have benefited Andalusia must be added. In addition, the Iberian lynx is an important tool for nature lovers attractive. Proof of this is the existence of companies nature guides in Doñana and Sierra Morena offering to see bobcats, and hotel and catering establishments benefiting from the influx of visitors. Iberlince The Iberlince project, which continues the work done in recent years from Andalusia to promote the recovery of the Iberian lynx, will improve rabbit populations, increase the area of the species by natural expansion, consolidate areas reintroduction Guadalmellato and Guarrizas and connection between these nuclei and Andujar and Cardena. In this LIFE involving a total of 18 partners, including governments, businesses, associations and non-governmental organizations. The common goal is to increase the population of this cat the next five years by decreasing the degree of threat to the species, proposing reclassification to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a category of lesser threat by international standards .
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