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Scientific name: Lynx pardinus
Common names: Iberian Lynx, Spanish Lynx, Pardel Lynx
Conservation status: Critically Endangered
Geographic range (2003):
Fun Facts
The Iberian Lynx is the most endangered feline species, and most endangered European carnivore with just 84-143 mature wild individuals. If extincted, it would be the first cat species to have died out since the Smilodon.
There are thought to be only two breeding populations, both of which are in Spain.
Genetic diversity in the Iberian Lynx is lower than in any other felids known to be genetically impoverished, including the Cheetah.
This species is almost entirely dependent on a single animal as prey.
Cubs frequently kill their littermates, though the reason has yet to be discovered.
The Iberian Lynx was classified as a subspecies of the Eurasian Lynx until 2005-2006.
Iberian Lynx on Wikipedia | Iberian Lynx on ARKive | Iberian Lynx on IUCN Redlist
The Iberian Lynx was suggested by Katy500! Leave your suggestions for September's animal in the comments section, and be sure to tell us what you thought of this month's animal!
Animal Spotlight: Cassia Crossbill
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Scientific name: Loxia sinesciuris
Common names: Cassia Crossbill, South Hills Crossbill
Conservation status: Data deficient
Geographic range: South Hills and Albion Mountains of southern Idaho
Fun facts
:bulletgreen: It is virtually impossible to distinguish from the Red Crossbill by sight alone.
:bulletblack: These birds are reproductively isolated with no geographic barrier, supporting speciation.
:bulletgreen: This species may already be facing extinction due to climate change threatening Lodgepole pine (food supply).
Loxia sinesciuris on eBird | Loxia sinesciuris on Wikipedia | Loxia
Animal Spotlight: Tricolored Bumblebee
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Scientific name: Bombus ternarius
Common names: Orange-Belted Bumblebee, Tricolored Bumblebee
Conservation status: Least Concern
Geographic range:
Fun facts
:bulletgreen: Ternarius refers to the number 3 - in this case, the bee's 3 colors (red, yellow, black).
:bulletblack: Nests are made in the ground and are lined with honeypots.
:bulletgreen: Before the introduction of the Honey Bee in North America, this species was the only bee producing honey.
Tricolored Bumblebee on Wikipedia | Tricolored Bumblebee on IUCN Red List | Tricolored Bumblebee on Bugguide.net
The Tricolored Bumbleb
Animal Spotlight: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
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About
Scientific name: Caretta caretta
Common names: Loggerhead turtle, Loggerhead
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Geographic range:
Fun Facts
:bulletgreen: The loggerhead sea turtle appears on the $1000 Colombian peso coin.
:bulletblack: After a female lays a clutch of four eggs, she will be quiescent for two to three years.
:bulletgreen: Molecular genetics confirm natural hybridization of loggerheads with Kemp's ridley sea turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, and green sea turtles.
:bulletblack: Evidence is lacking, but it has been suggested that modern sea turtles descended from a LCA during the Cretaceous period - roughly 40 mi
Animal Spotlight: Blue Orchard Bee
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Scientific name: Osmia lignaria
Common names: Blue orchard bee, Orchard mason bee
Conservation status: Least Concern
Geographic range: One of 4,000 native bee species in North America. Two subspecies are recognized: O. l. propinqua (western) and O. l. lignaria (eastern).
Fun Facts
:bulletgreen: Brood cells towards the rear of the nest will develop into females, while the ones closer to the entrance will become males.
:bulletblack: This bee will not attack to defend itself - the stinger is actually an egg guide.
:bulletgreen: Mason bees do not produce honey.
:bulletblack: Because of its native status, this is a popular
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So sadly endangered
Axolotl next
Axolotl next