What Happens When Nature Fights Back: 24 Species That Refuse to Go Quietly

23. Iberian Lynx

Once considered Europe’s most endangered wild cat, the Iberian lynx saw its population plummet to fewer than 100 individuals. Thanks to aggressive habitat restoration and targeted efforts to boost rabbit numbers—the lynx’s primary prey—this elusive feline is now making a promising recovery.
The Iberian lynx’s resurgence illustrates how focused, science-driven management can bring even the rarest species back from the edge. Source