Adaptations
Hiding Leftover Meat: To overcome the challenge of the drastically decreased European Rabbit population, which takes up 80% of the Iberian's diet. When the Iberian's hunt and it has meat leftover from it's prey it will store it somewhere safe.
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Retractable Claws: To reduce chances of infection, Iberians have developed retractable claws that are less prone to being broken and therefore infection.
* Retractable Claws are not a danger in mating. |
Long Ears: Considering the low populous of European Rabbit, catching one of these furry creatures could take up the entire day, with long ears the time is reduced significantly.
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Slit Pupils: Since they are nocturnal creatures it's hard to see prey or predators. Slit pupils help to control light and visual information.
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Independence: Lynx's are naturally aggressive and territorial and with little territory to go around. Traveling in packs doesn't suit this feline. You may think that with their dwindling numbers that these cats would band together but Independence is this Lynx's middle name. Being Independent cause the Iberian Lynx to not rely on anyone else to survive. Although humans have been the main reason the Iberian Lynx has become critically endangered.
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Habitat
Thick Fur on Paws: Stealth is key when hunting rabbits who are easily frightened, so thick fur on paws enable it to tread on snow lightly.
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