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Palomares, F.; Rodriguez, A.; Laffitte, R.; Delibes, M.
The Status and Distribution of the Iberian Lynx _Felis pardina_ (Temminck) in Coto Do¤ana Area, SW Spain
1991 Biological Conservation (57): 159-169
The distribution and relative abundance of the Iberian lynx Felis pardina at the Donana National Park and its surroundings (SW Spain) have been determined by tracks and faeces by searching in 5x5 km squares. Two density categories distiguish sampling units where lynx reproductions is or is not estimated to occur. Absolute abundance was estimated in two ways by comparing with previous radiotelemetric studies. The population is made up of no more than 50 individuals, divided into two nuclei relatively isolated one from the other. High relative density mostly coincided with protected areas. Lynx presence positively correlated with shrub cover and rabbit abundance. The lynx population undergoes high unnatural mortality rates. Conservation proposals are noted.
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