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Wildtalk Spain # 54: Iberian lynx drawings

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17 May, 2004 - Issue 54


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------- From the editor's desk

Things aren't looking good for the Iberian lynx. A recent report puts the
total wild population at maybe only 135 individuals, earlier this month yet
another was killed by a car (near Gibraleón, Huelva) and scientists say it
is still early days for the Doñana captive breeding program. But this gem of
Spain's wildlife continues to inspire many, including artist and
self-confessed lynxmaniac Enrique Navarro. Click to see our latest
portfolio...
http://www.wild-spain.com/pictures.php?order=&pid=35

Bye for now,

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. Iberian lynx near extinction, warns Euro-MP report -
The world's most endangered big cat - the Iberian Lynx - is on the verge of
extinction, according to a study commissioned by Green Party MEP Caroline
Lucas. The 60 page document, launched recently in the European Parliament ,
includes the following conclusions: (1) It is currently possible to confirm
a wild population of only 135 animals, of which just 28 are breeding
females. (2) Although there were more than fifty populations just over a
decade ago, today there are just two breeding populations. (3) Persecution
of the lynx is such that average life expectancy may be as low as 5 years
(the normal average is 13 years) (4) The last 'viable' population could now
be seriously affected by a motorway proposal (5) The only other breeding
population, in and around the Doñana National Park, is now no longer thought
to be viable because it is too small and is expected to eventually become
extinct, even without more human disturbance. Date: May 17, 2004 Source:
Caroline Lucas

. Volunteers posts available in national parks -
A limited number of positions are available for volunteers in Spanish
national parks during this year. The program is coordinated by SEO/Birdlife
in conjunction with OAPN, the state-owned national park network. Follow link
for details and online application forms (in Spanish) Date: May 11, 2004
Source: SEO/Birdlife

. Spanish bird race beats European record - The winning team in the national
birdwatching race, held by SEO/Birdlife on 24th and 25th April this year,
identified a total of 200 different species of birds in the allotted 24 hour
period. This year's edition of the competition was won by a team in
Catalonia, NE Spain, and it established a new European record. The previous
record was 190 species in Estonia in 1998. Date: May 11, 2004 Source:
SEO/Birdlife

. Birdwatching tourism congress in Extremadura -
Birdwatching and its development as a sustainable tourism resource in
Extremadura is the theme of a congress to be held later this month in
Trujillo. Talks and round-table discussions will be hosted by politicians,
conservationists, scientists, writers and ecotourism operators. Trujillo
(Cáceres), 20-22 May. Tel. 927161476. email turismo.ornitologico@adicomt.com
Date: May 06, 2004 Source: ADICOMT

. UE welcomes new Spanish approach to water plan -
Cristina Narbona, Minister of Environment, outlined the new government's
"global approach" to the National Water Plan, PHN, during a recent meeting
with EU Commissioner for the Environment, Margot Wallström. The revision
will look at cheaper and less environmentally-damaging alternatives, said
Narbona. The proposed transfer of water from the river Ebro is to be
cancelled, a measure welcome by the EU, concerned about effects on the Ebro
delta. Date: May 05, 2004 Source: El Mundo

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