How this Wild Cat is Coming Back from Extinction | Back from the Brink

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  • Check out our 'Back from the Brink' series for more incredible wildlife conservation stories: • Back from the Brink
    Southern Spain: home to distinctive landscapes, extreme climates, and the Iberian Lynx. The unique species of wildcat is smaller than its European cousin and has evolved to survive almost exclusively by hunting wild rabbits.
    Yet this unvaried diet is what drove the Iberian lynx to the brink of extinction during the 20th century. We introduce the breeding and conservation programs that have helped the wildcat make a remarkable recovery, and take a look at the threats the endangered species still faces today.
    For more on conservation and other stories from the natural world, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the alert button!
    Story by Philip Jaime Alcazar: / philipalcazar
    Voice-Over: Julian Nightingall
    Graphics: Joerg Eisenprobst
    Motion Graphics: Elias Freiberger / Oblique Films
    Sound Design: Hupo Weninger
    Music: RedBull Audio Library
    Producer & Editor: Philip-Jaime Alcazar
    Ass. Producer: Katrin Blaß
    Exec. Producer: Eva Schmidt
    A Terra Mater Factual Studios GmbH Production
    Contact: social (at) terramater.at
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  • @terramater
    @terramater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi friends, check out our 'Back from the Brink' series for more incredible wildlife conservation stories: th-cam.com/play/PLZ3CjNbCdQe8V_y7HK_LzZL6lLv11cx_3.html

    • @salarbaloch5076
      @salarbaloch5076 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Pakistan Balochistan a very big mountains place called Awaran. Where ibex great population is found but not one knows about that, because many years ago there are no people living in these area they left. Know there is a great increasing population of many animals. You should connect me plz....for further information...to save them from hunters...

  • @theoverseer393
    @theoverseer393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1888

    Spain: we need rabbits!
    Australia: wanna trade?

    • @Prince-ct8zf
      @Prince-ct8zf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      We have so many- LIKE- let’s do the trade Spain for free.

    • @fanfand5312
      @fanfand5312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I live eastern andalucia, we don’t have lynxes here but rabbit hunting is quite a prevalent activity. People own hunting dogs and get licensed for guns to play this sport :(

    • @georgevlavianos1401
      @georgevlavianos1401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Australia cannot import lynxes into the environment because they would wipe out all small marsupials. Domestic cats have been bad enough.

    • @BlackRabbit007
      @BlackRabbit007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Plot twist: the Rabbit is human sized and have baby pocket

    • @CarlosCastillo-zf5fb
      @CarlosCastillo-zf5fb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Actually you get to see rabbits almost everywhere here in Spain. They even breed inside the roundabouts at the borders of some cities. You can see them by hundreds around the motorways (and some of them also spread like jam on a toast on the motorways)

  • @isaganipagarajr3298
    @isaganipagarajr3298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1484

    Man the cinematography is really on the next level.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Great to hear, thanks!
      Check out our Behind the Scenes playlist, if you want to get some special insights:
      th-cam.com/play/PLZ3CjNbCdQe9jaOIuNnaXotEcngjeXzA3.html

    • @Alvaro1ization
      @Alvaro1ization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's what we have in Andalusia! Glad you like it my friend

    • @ori5021
      @ori5021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is it just me, or the animals videos are sped up?

    • @urwifecodm.3328
      @urwifecodm.3328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      P

    • @skullcollecter2979
      @skullcollecter2979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      better help Northern White Rhinos

  • @philipalcazar
    @philipalcazar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +517

    Hey friends - quick side note from my side: Yes, the Iberian lynx - just as the name indicates - is home to the entire peninsula, so Portugal & Spain. Breeding & conservation programs helped establish stable population pockets in both countries. In this video we focus on the Spanish ones but there are - thankfully - similar efforts in Portugal.

    • @franciscoveiga8263
      @franciscoveiga8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Beyond what this commentary portrays, more important than there being conservation efforts in both countries is to convey whats really going on, this program and the portuguese program are in practice one and the same, this kind of program needs a strong spirit of cross border cooperation for it to succeed. This is the main reason why this video portrayal of the conservation efforts around this animal is flawed, it' fails to convey the origin of the program's success. And don't get me wrong, Spanish people should definitely be proud of what is being portrayed but the importance of cooperation cant be stressed enough, it was essential to save the Iberian carnivores, the Iberian wolf is also a cooperation success story.

    • @bernardo9202
      @bernardo9202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Weasel 鼬は悪くない Portugal has is borders unchanged since the 12th century and is renowed as diferent part of what today is spain since the 8th century, starting has lusitania, then portucallo, late on portugal

    • @jorgepascualfuentecilla3746
      @jorgepascualfuentecilla3746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bernardo9202 I doubt that Portugal was defined as a different entity from Spain in the 8th century, since neither Spain (or Portugal) as we know it now existed nor did Spain mean in the 8th century the same as it does now.

    • @GerackSerack
      @GerackSerack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Weasel 鼬は悪くない Please, leave Portugal independent; we Spaniards may need a place to emigrate to sooner that we'd like.

    • @bernardo9202
      @bernardo9202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Weasel 鼬は悪くない portuguesse is similar even with english, we are all close to each other here in europe, but we are different much much different, every country has his own culture, way of be and live, is like belgium and the netherlans, for how much they are similar, they are imensely different

  • @portugueseeagle8851
    @portugueseeagle8851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    In Portugal, this February, 7 iberian lynxs have been released back into the wild! 😊

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's awesome!

    • @Angel_Gomez
      @Angel_Gomez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Indeed. Spanish Government made an agreement with the Portuguese one for introducing the Iberian Lynx in the Algarve region

    • @portugueseeagle8851
      @portugueseeagle8851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Angel_Gomez Well there were already lynxs in Portugal, they never left, buuuut there were even fewer than in Spain that's right xD
      Hope this rise in the lynx population continues

    • @portugueseeagle8851
      @portugueseeagle8851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Update: 3 iberian lynx cubs have been born this year already

    • @LionUniverse14
      @LionUniverse14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ​@@Angel_Gomez The Portuguese and Spanish Governments have been cooperating on this for decades. There are 4 centers in Spain and one in Portugal, and they 'exchange' lynxes - the one portuguese centre has mostly sent lynxes to Spain (of 75 cubs born in PT, only 14 stayed here) - which makes a lot of sense, with Spain being larger and having more lynx centres. I would guess in PT we probably still have to advance more on restoring ecosystems as well.
      I'm super happy PT and ES are cooperating on this, I hope this species thrives and our countries have healthier ecosystems ^^

  • @annarose3354
    @annarose3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1236

    My goodness do we have a lot of feral wild rabbits over here in Australia. We should send a few over to help our Spanish compatriots

    • @katanimaljam6396
      @katanimaljam6396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      *iberian patriots. The iberian lynx lives in the iberian peninsula, where Portugal and Spain are located

    • @larry-ny5yr
      @larry-ny5yr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      @@kaedaharakazuha9768 more rabbits also means more predators (which is the entire point), so it wont be bad

    • @Lanteader
      @Lanteader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@larry-ny5yr The whole decline in rabbit species in Spain was caused by diseases brought from different countries. Not a good idea.

    • @bikerbert8796
      @bikerbert8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Theres some pros and cons to this idea. Pros are the lynx would have more prey and it would also help to decline the rabbit population in Australia. They are populating fast because they have no natural predators, introducing them to the lynx would be a good idea. Cons are the feral rabbits could introduce new diseases to the already low population of local rabbits.

    • @lesguil4023
      @lesguil4023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katanimaljam6396 .....

  • @wiktoryt23678
    @wiktoryt23678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +563

    In Poland our population of Lynx is also low around 100 individuals. I hope that population of Lynx and other wild animals in Europe will recover. :)

    • @oussama1811
      @oussama1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The wildlife in Algeria is dying most large animals are extinct already and nobody is paying attention here

    • @georgeandrone3233
      @georgeandrone3233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Iberian lynx is difderent ,in poland you have the same lynx like in Romania ,qnd we have some of them

    • @avikasixfour2362
      @avikasixfour2362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Population of lynx in Poland is way higher than estimated. I live in village near forest, I'm hunter so I check the area near me regularly and have few trail cams (there are there mainly to catch ppl who leave trash in the forest and poachers)
      I am in close contact with many institutions that should care about lynx. I have multiple trail cam pics of different lynx (at least 3 different ones, one has damaged ear, one has distinct spot on face and one is missing piece of a nose). Yet nobody cares, nobody wants me to send in pics, nobody wants to give them gps collars to see where they live exactly. And I know few more ppl who live far away from me who have exactly same stories to tell
      The European lynx extinction in Poland is just pitty story made up to raise more money for charities, they are doing way better than media tells you

    • @mr.d00m37
      @mr.d00m37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@oussama1811 Your lions are all gone, very sad

    • @oussama1811
      @oussama1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@mr.d00m37 lions, leopards, cheetahs, even the atlas bear which was the only bear in Africa and the carthagenian elephants the Romans made them endangered then the locals finished them Maghreb used to have an incredible diverse wildlife of today's African species and European species(bears deers wolfs red foxes

  • @y2TechGuys07
    @y2TechGuys07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    All species of animals have to be conserved like this, they are also part of the nature not only humans.... All countries should keep a straight law for it.....

    • @smlobo191
      @smlobo191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Of course fam predators and so as prey

    • @rmh3856
      @rmh3856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      But animals went extinct long before humans were around. It's part of nature. Should we really spend our time helping species that will have died out anyway without our intervention? They will constantly need us around to continue.

    • @othellobarker1291
      @othellobarker1291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@rmh3856 we responsible for most of extinctions back then Africa was the hardest place for us to survive in though. So we were never able to kill off any of Africa's animals. But it's because of our modern advancements and lack of knowledge that the lands of the world have suffered. Balancing the creatures numbers balances the environment and balancing the environment balances our survival.

    • @othellobarker1291
      @othellobarker1291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@rmh3856 you really need to study animals and environmental effects and history to truly understand.

    • @Sara3346
      @Sara3346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@othellobarker1291 The Quagga, Barbary lion and the North African elephant might show otherwise.

  • @Carlos_HBAL
    @Carlos_HBAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    I'm a Spanish Biology student and I would like to be part of this program one day.

    • @strawberryshortgirl2637
      @strawberryshortgirl2637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Good luck and I hope you do too

    • @Carlos_HBAL
      @Carlos_HBAL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@strawberryshortgirl2637 Thanks!!

    • @donaldbiden5755
      @donaldbiden5755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Carlos_HBAL work harder,smarter.
      You will.good luck

    • @smlobo191
      @smlobo191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wanna do that kinda thing here in Portugal fam but I don't know how yet. I don't know if the right way is in biology or veterinary.

    • @guerreiro943
      @guerreiro943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Portuguese biology student here. I know for a fact that there are some volunteer programs in the Silves reproduction center in Portugal. Sadly I couldn't go because of university. May you can find some similar programs in there?

  • @sajeebshazadul3882
    @sajeebshazadul3882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    this channel has to get more attention

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Working on it! 😎

    • @W01f.
      @W01f. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@terramater new sub - w - i love animals

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@W01f. Welcome aboard! 👋🏽

  • @annamyers4066
    @annamyers4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Oh my, I live in Spain (canary islands) for 8 years, how I didn't knew about this, I only helped in the beach (removing plastic). Well, it's nice that people are helping them (sorry for my English my parents are Spanish )

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Awesome that you collected ocean plastic! 👏🏽
      It's great to hear that you've learned something new on our channel. We love to produce educational conservation videos.
      We're curios, do you use our spanish subtitles? Btw. your english is pretty good :)
      Greetings to beautiful canary islands 👋🏽

    • @annamyers4066
      @annamyers4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@terramater I use sometimes when I don't understand a word, also thanks you very much for making this type of video because it's hard to find this quality of videos, a lot of the channels I've seen are liars, your videos are really good, I've watched every video.

    • @steves7013
      @steves7013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your English is good!

    • @ultimatetaylorfan
      @ultimatetaylorfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the canary islands are awesome, I have been to most of them. Lanzarote is my fav

    • @oussama1811
      @oussama1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Canary Islands were discovered by Berbers just a fact

  • @DiogoF.
    @DiogoF. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    As Portuguese I can tell you this animal is our Iberian Panda. Huge efforts have been made to protect it and must continue. 🇵🇹🌍

    • @cekan14
      @cekan14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad to have this shared treasure with our Portuguese neighbours and friends.

    • @DiogoF.
      @DiogoF. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cekan14 It's good to feel the love

    • @alejandroojeda1572
      @alejandroojeda1572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It absolutely is 🇪🇸🌍

  • @6av1d8
    @6av1d8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    4:21 bruh busting all up in there 😂

  • @gabrielgarcia5339
    @gabrielgarcia5339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    2 weeks ago I saw a new about this animal and in the last ten years, the numbers has grown from 80 to 600, glad to see my country doing a grrat job there

  • @LegendNinja41
    @LegendNinja41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Guys and Girls: To grow this channel we need to comment for the algorithm and like the videos.
    only 521 likes, we can do better!

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You're the best! 🤗♥️

    • @showerhead2710
      @showerhead2710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@terramater no you are

  • @andrefilipe9042
    @andrefilipe9042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I am Portuguese and when I was in primary school I remember my teacher explaining the importance of the preservation of the Iberian Lynx. She even helped spread some awareness about the fact when she was younger which there wasn't a lot at the time.

  • @cekan14
    @cekan14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We, the Spaniards, are proud of this rare, yet majestic creature. It's been nice to see this topic covered here. Thank you.

  • @kevinjgonzalez-albaladejo6419
    @kevinjgonzalez-albaladejo6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Lynx going at it: yeah no one can see us here
    Cameraman: ...

    • @yo_boy_fredo1323
      @yo_boy_fredo1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lolllll

    • @clashoclan3371
      @clashoclan3371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @AININ IZZAH BINTI MOHD SUPIAN Moe
      The cameraman is useless without a camera

    • @rawsy4769
      @rawsy4769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clashoclan3371 As the camera is without the cameraman, it's the perfect symbiosis

  • @shukoor26
    @shukoor26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Thanks for sharing such knowledge lately all these extinction episodes have been pretty depressing but this one makes me feel good.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks for always watching our videos!
      The Iberian lynx was almost extinct 20 years ago and it's really inspiring to see that breeding and conservation programs have helped the wildcat make a remarkable recovery.

  • @alejandroojeda1572
    @alejandroojeda1572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    On a recent poll the Iberian lynx was chosen as our "national animal". Thank you for telling its story. I really appreciate it.

  • @cisvholt9585
    @cisvholt9585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Yeah I'm from Spain and I've been hearing about this issue since I was little.

  • @Alvaro1ization
    @Alvaro1ization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm from Andalusia and watching this makes me so happy and proud of my people and my region! 💪🏼💚🌿

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks for letting us know. We're always happy to hear your thoughts, especially when it comes to a hopeful story like this.
      Greetings to Andalusia! 👋🏽

    • @alexismarcos1233
      @alexismarcos1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually its paid by the government of Spain with the money of all Spaniards, not with the money of Andalusia haha

    • @Alvaro1ization
      @Alvaro1ization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexismarcos1233 who said otherwise? Probablemente seas otro españolisto más que le tiene asco a todo lo que no sea Esssspaña y un gran clasismo hacia Andalucía, pero bueno...

    • @alonso6081
      @alonso6081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Alvaro1ization Muy probablemente Andalucía se dio cuenta del problema y lo notificó al gobierno de España que proporcionó dinero para ello, es gracias a los dos la región Andalucía y el gobierno de España, espero que con esto se acabe la discusión

    • @Sergio-fu7mv
      @Sergio-fu7mv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My family was from Andalusia. Now we’re in America.

  • @doritoaburrido1701
    @doritoaburrido1701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a bunny mama that video hurt my soul! Poor bunnos 🐰 but I’m very thankful for the program in whole! Nice job 👏

  • @rongeetbanerjee5205
    @rongeetbanerjee5205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Once a person commented that Terra Mater provides only a short glimpse of a documentary.
    Today I would like to say to that person that Terra Mater is truly one of a kind. Not only do you guys artistically portray Nature but also spread awareness about the Conflict between Man and Nature.Thank YOU Terra Mater for being the advocate for the Time "when man and trees used to be Friends ."

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WOW, thank you so much for your kind words! ♥️
      We're trying so hard to spread the beauty of nature and to raise awareness for conservation projects. And it's great to see that mindful subscribers like you appreciate our work.
      Thanks for being part of that journey. 🤗

  • @sky2322
    @sky2322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Aww there so cute but its sad on how these cute animals could go extinct but are saved my humans I know theres only 100 left but theres still hope for those animals if we try our best to save them.😇❤

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're totally right, there's still hope! 😊🐾

    • @aymanahmed3317
      @aymanahmed3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If we believe it we can achieve it...👍👍🐵🐆🐅🦃🦚🐊

    • @sky2322
      @sky2322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aymanahmed3317 such wise words lets just hope we could save them in time

    • @TheJoelC17
      @TheJoelC17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As of 2020 there is around 600 in the wild now

    • @theodoresmith5272
      @theodoresmith5272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spain is way ahead of most European state for wildlife. I remember in Florida them telling us there were very few florida Panthers left when I was a boy. They were federally protected for years before. If you went in the woods back then, you would see tracts from time to time. Enough to know the estimations were way off. Now 40 years later, it pretty common to see tracts. I saw an Iberian lynx in national park of Europa in Asturias Spain. Didnt know it was such a big deal till I saw a sign that had the local animals. That park was the only place in Europe I found to have animals easy to see. A drive though the main road in the evening, I saw wolves and red dear. In the early morning, 7, 2 hours before most Spanish are out,(lol) I saw lots of red deer, the lynx and a couple pigs. Saw a ibex in the serria Nevada's mountains of Granada at like 530 am on a mountain road. Poblet outside Barcelona has a small park up a raven that I saw red deer and pigs. Overall Spain had more wild animals then all the rest of europe I went too and just like spain, I drove around and walked into places at prime time but saw nothing.
      Cats are the masters of stealth. They have been hunted to the point they avoid all human contact and often live in the farthest points from civilization. That along with the terrain and environment make counting the cats I listed so brutal to get into accurate count. Asturias is still is one of the least developed parts of all of europe. He ran as soon as he saw my car come around the corner. All the game in Europe are very spooked. If the see you or your car they run. Year of over hunting will do that. In America its a little different. We are over run by many species and in areas they are fairly tame.

  • @peyton.simpson
    @peyton.simpson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No ones gonna talk about that noise in the beginning, i almost split my desk in half when i hear it.

  • @NACAFarm
    @NACAFarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love this channel so much. It's like Nat Geo but has concern for the environment rather than just showing. Teaching awareness

  • @moss6235
    @moss6235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s always wonderful to hear about the efforts that biologists are making to try to revive wildlife populations. I should do more, but I always get sidetracked.

  • @harrynash30
    @harrynash30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the world is a better place because of these people. they dedicate practically every day to these animals, and never stop trying.

  • @JAGzilla-ur3lh
    @JAGzilla-ur3lh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It's so strange to see European rabbits struggling and the subject of desperate conservation efforts. They're highly resilient and even destructive, invasive pests in other parts of the world.
    With large cats like the lynx, unfortunately, desperate conservation is pretty much par for the course.

    • @TheConspirateWarrior
      @TheConspirateWarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Normally they do not mention that farmers used to poison and shoot at them until not so long ago, because most farmers are/were small game hunters, fortunately things have changed a lot and there is more culture around, publicly at least, no one brags about killing lynxs, eagles or bears, but they still go after the wolves in the centre of Spain, and later complain about overpopulation of wild boars ...

    • @hillockfarm8404
      @hillockfarm8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheConspirateWarrior Eastern europe will tell you that the only animal thriving in wolf territory is wild boar. Wolves find them to big a challenge to hunt them by preference (deer or livestock are preferred).

    • @TheConspirateWarrior
      @TheConspirateWarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@hillockfarm8404 Maybe hunters in Eastern Europe have their own experience , I won´t argue over that but the truth in Spain is that boars prosper in areas where there are no wolves. BTW wolves do not cut the numbers of boars by taking on adults males, they do so by chasing females to the point of injury and taking as many piglets as they can in an opportunistic way, at least over here, I claim to know nothing about the situation anywhere else ...

  • @lordbouzas3640
    @lordbouzas3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Iberian Lynx, Spanish pride. God save this beautiful animal.

    • @cutiepie1511
      @cutiepie1511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spanish pride?...

    • @lordbouzas3640
      @lordbouzas3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cutiepie1511 U brainless or something?

    • @Goncaloascenso
      @Goncaloascenso 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordbouzas3640 It's Spanish and Portuguese, like the name says ''Iberian Lynx'' not Spanish Lynx. Kinda funny calling someone brainless when u are the actual brainless ahahahha

  • @oloriolo7745
    @oloriolo7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have some good news about the Iberian lynx, some days ago there were born some Cubs in The reproduction centre in Silves, Portugal!

    • @joryworld8330
      @joryworld8330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We need to protect or bios! Well done brothers from portugal!

  • @janjamesramos247
    @janjamesramos247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    wow this is so good. meanwhile my country is being left behind on wildlife conservation 😔🇵🇭

  • @aghyaat2625
    @aghyaat2625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everyweek after seeing your video makes me feel good and sad at the same time.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for always watching our videos! :)
      Raising awareness for conservation topics & spreading the beauty of nature are our utmost priorities.
      We want to help to preserve pristine wilderness and natural wildlife habitats and as knowledge is the first step we try to address both problems and solutions.

  • @ALY-qx7se
    @ALY-qx7se 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I lived in Portugal close to a iberian lynx conservation centre and I am so surprised how this issue has been covered. Wow, this channel is amazing!

  • @Alfablue227
    @Alfablue227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Iberian lynx are so special. As a Portuguese I am hopeful we will be able to protect them from extinction, although I love bunnies! 😐

  • @thereseclaire9806
    @thereseclaire9806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Dang, these documentaries are so gooood. They're so detailed with a small amount of screen time, definitely not wasting my time!!,

  • @aymanahmed3317
    @aymanahmed3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    AMAZING GUYS!!!!! THANKS FOR THE GREAT CONTENT

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We're trying our best!
      Thanks for the great support! 🤗

  • @JR47846
    @JR47846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In portugal we also have lack of rabbits but still the main issue for the lynx are traps use by hunters (even though its illegal) and cars

  • @alfrredd
    @alfrredd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful cat!!! 🇪🇸🌍♥️

  • @cristinaabilleirafotografia
    @cristinaabilleirafotografia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    💚😺 An animal that has me in love, every year I travel to see and photograph it. Now we have to do work so that the roads do not cause more deaths 😢. Great video!!

  • @gouravnag6580
    @gouravnag6580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    In India we need similar approach for Bengal Tigers 🐅🐯.

    • @vaishnavinrao7231
      @vaishnavinrao7231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes. 🐅

    • @bharatv5563
      @bharatv5563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now there are 3000+ tigers in india
      But still less than 100 iberian lynxes

    • @jl0562
      @jl0562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bharatv5563 now there are 1000+ iberian linxes

    • @bharatv5563
      @bharatv5563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jl0562 no. Now there are 400

    • @tasnubarahman6068
      @tasnubarahman6068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bharatv5563 no they are 1000+

  • @cilianmoughty7091
    @cilianmoughty7091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gonna be honest, watching that cat trying to catch the rabbit in the encloser made me laugh😂

  • @headshot766
    @headshot766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:27 IDK WHY IM LAUGHING LMAO THE PPL R LIKE ''wow this is like watching a ariana concert''

  • @tanitacandicem
    @tanitacandicem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for spreading awareness. It is so critical in helping people understand how their simple actions of everyday life impacts nature and in turn humans.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, we really appreciate your kind words!
      And thanks fo always watching our videos. :)

  • @pooja350
    @pooja350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The production value of this is insane! I really hope you'll make it to my home, Malaysia, and feature our beautiful orangutans and Malayan Tigers

  • @terramater
    @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    📌 Les sous-titres sont maintenant disponibles en français. :)
    Saviez-vous que le lynx ibérique est difficile en matière de nourriture ?
    Pourtant agile et rapide, il ne chasse presque que des lapins. 🐇
    Ce choix restreint de proies explique en partie pourquoi le lynx ibérique est l'un des félins les plus rares au monde, après qu'une maladie a décimé la population de lapins dans la péninsule Ibérique. Des initiatives de conservation comme celle présentée dans la vidéo sont aujourd'hui essentielles à la survie de ces chats sauvages.
    📌 We just wanted to let you know that subtitles are now also available in French. :)
    Did you know that the Iberian lynx is a picky eater?
    Despite its agility and speed, it almost only chases rabbits. 🐇
    This narrow choice of prey helps explain why the Iberian lynx became the rarest feline species after a disease wiped out large numbers of rabbits from the Iberian Peninsula. Conservation efforts like the one mentioned in the video are now essential for the wildcats' survival.

    • @Ishan_muzik
      @Ishan_muzik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha I learn french in school

    • @lifeisshortdontwasteitread2830
      @lifeisshortdontwasteitread2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ishan_muzik oui moi aussi

    • @kimberlylopez9402
      @kimberlylopez9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you so much for caring about these cats. Doing what you all do every single day 365 24/7. Beautiful people inside and out.

    • @Ishan_muzik
      @Ishan_muzik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lifeisshortdontwasteitread2830 très bien !!

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Nature Lover
      Nice! Do you enjoy it?

  • @raizaintilian
    @raizaintilian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Natural under passes should be built more often

  • @yireonshin4267
    @yireonshin4267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for saving the cats family in world ❤️❤️

  • @ceciLOVEtaco
    @ceciLOVEtaco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    When humans' greed extincts , then animals come back .

    • @archieoutdoors3340
      @archieoutdoors3340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Humans are just to successful there’s nothing that can stop us

    • @Alazariq
      @Alazariq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@archieoutdoors3340 nah we are just to stupid to become the ruler of the earth without a war

    • @scruffyRe
      @scruffyRe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@archieoutdoors3340 no

  • @4rtistPeter
    @4rtistPeter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a Spanish person, I'm proud of this video

  • @whoistlovesburbrryshouldst186
    @whoistlovesburbrryshouldst186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you TH-cam recommendation...saying this channel is underrated is an understatement wow. Thank you guys so much, I love channel’s like this where in every video you gain knowledge from it or have a better understating on the topic!

  • @twittyfatcat8562
    @twittyfatcat8562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Que bellos son. Gracias a las personas que hacen el gran y arduo trabajo de conservación.

  • @tipitii7388
    @tipitii7388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ”But there’s still one giant issue to overcome..”.. It’s always human beings.

    • @hahahaaha7208
      @hahahaaha7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, humans will destroy and consume everything before they die. I for one am never having kids. Too many allready.

    • @glitchydood1558
      @glitchydood1558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hahahaaha7208 uh...i don't think kids are the main problem of lands for animals to live? If you can, can you please explain why kids are a problem yo this-

    • @Mike-kb3re
      @Mike-kb3re 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glitchydood1558 overpopulation is the main issue.

    • @zacharyfelder6604
      @zacharyfelder6604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mike-kb3re their is no overpopulation in humans it is a myth

  • @deadchannel1943
    @deadchannel1943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That’s actually smart, to actually avoid contact with animals that are meant to be wild and let them hunt their own prey

  • @amv3200
    @amv3200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awe they're so cute and i hope they're really come back with big numbers of them.

  • @aliasgarasgie
    @aliasgarasgie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stories like this carry hope for humanity.

  • @tantibusdraws6165
    @tantibusdraws6165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    While I recognize that the Iberian Lynx is a distinct species and is critically endangered, as an American, it’s kinda weird to see how much care is given to a lynx. Here in the USA, wild hares and American bobcats, a species that looks very similar to the Iberian lynx (both in appearance and in size) are incredibly common. I hope that one day the Iberian Lynx population can recover.

    • @PossibleBat
      @PossibleBat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They are incredibly important to keeping our fragile ecosystems in place. In Europe there’s not many big predators, unlike America, the biggest being the Eurasian bear, that does not hunt the kind of prey that overpopulates Europe (mostly small rodents) and next one would be the European wolf, these being much of a bigger threat to humans, cause they hunt in packs and can be very difficult to deal with, instead of a single predator. Lynxs are the perfect predators cause they mostly only prey on small rodents, by themselves and you don’t even have to keep many of them to deal with rodent overpopulation. The problem we are having is rodent populations are dying by themselves due to introduced illnesses and being prey to other predators. So the rodent population is low, making the predator population die.

  • @LoonaVanza
    @LoonaVanza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely love this video and the information it provides, do more of this type videos.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rest assured: More to come!

  • @ajitpawar1736
    @ajitpawar1736 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lynx looks Beautiful

  • @jamesivie5717
    @jamesivie5717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love animals in their natural habitat. I am glad when measures are taken to give them the space and habitat they need. Thanks. Good job

  • @tugbademirci9824
    @tugbademirci9824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lynxes are perfect animals, I need to take care of them, I will take care of them when I grow up, if their species do not consume 😔

  • @krisaredkar325
    @krisaredkar325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not even lying if the thumbnail was "I am back bitches" the views would have been double

  • @nickelroof6727
    @nickelroof6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video. I was gripped and was sad when it ended. I would love to see more like this - perhaps some updates and/or full length documentaries.

  • @hildand.arifwirayudha
    @hildand.arifwirayudha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless All of you peps

  • @DubFather420
    @DubFather420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man's voice and pronunciation sounds like he's from the counties he mostly talks about

  • @zeepardo
    @zeepardo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been here since less than 20k subs.
    Great job, Mother Earth (Terra Mater)!
    Road to 1M subs! 💪🏻

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ben,
      Awesome that you are here since the beginning, we really appreciate your support! 😍
      Fingers crossed that 1M is around the corner soon. 🤞🏽
      What's your fav video so far?

  • @mystermysterio5348
    @mystermysterio5348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Content 👍 ... Hope these big cats thrive and make a strong comeback in nature...the rabbits too. Beautiful" Iberian Lynx 💙

  • @alexllaquecava8619
    @alexllaquecava8619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to know lynxes are recovering their numbers. Great video!

  • @Miamcoline
    @Miamcoline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredibly interesting. Had no idea.

  • @deepaaich7539
    @deepaaich7539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love all your content
    Keep it up

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!
      We're trying our best! ♥️

  • @xXESSwiftXx
    @xXESSwiftXx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is so clean and crisp. Love it.

  • @django8968
    @django8968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this channel

  • @antonionunes4115
    @antonionunes4115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The iberian Peninsula isn’t just Spain, the iberian lynx is not only found in spain. Portugal is also a country, and has also been helping this species in the same way.

    • @EfeFlet
      @EfeFlet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Marina Mayo eso tiene literalmente nada que ver con el hecho de que sean linces ibéricos y no linces españoles. Es cierto que hay más ejemplares en nuestro país (porque supongo que también eres española), pero es que se llaman linces ibéricos porque su territorio ocupa toda la península. En esta situación en la que están casi extintos es normal que se hayan concentrado en zonas más pequeñas, pero el bicho sigue llamándose igual y viviendo en los mismos sitios si dejamos de destruir su hábitat...

    • @13dg
      @13dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Marina Mayo it is true that spain has more, because they have more space, but actually it even happens some times Portugal sending them to Spain, again, because they have more centers and space.
      Majority of the cubs born in Portugal are sent to Spain, for the reasons i already said.
      Also both countries have been working together for a long time as they should, because this is a problem not related to the borders of the 2 countries but a problem related to an animal that lives in both regions.
      So just with that, your arguments, for this pointless discussion go down.

  • @terramater
    @terramater  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another almost extinct species is the northern white rhino. Yet persistent conservation work and groundbreaking science is at the point of changing this: th-cam.com/video/rqjVusKfIDU/w-d-xo.html

    • @MrThebarron007
      @MrThebarron007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you cannot use environmentalism to destroy peoples lives and steal their farms. they must work together and to the benifit of the farmers and the ecosystem. anyone who argues nature vs farmers is usually bought out by some corporation.

  • @s1r3n1971
    @s1r3n1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful cat! Welcome back you beauty. 🙏🏼💗

  • @lynnleigha580
    @lynnleigha580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a gorgeous animal

  • @Manga64
    @Manga64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing stuff 👏

  • @ItsDoms
    @ItsDoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "There are only a couple hundred of them in the wild"
    I guess now there's only 199 left then since they removed one of them from the wild lol

  • @ronniefurbs
    @ronniefurbs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the heritage of Spain and Portugal

  • @shantha5437
    @shantha5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice ! May Lynx rule the iberian jungle for ever !
    And long live those majestic animals...

    • @LinceSensei
      @LinceSensei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't have jungles here

    • @nidohime6233
      @nidohime6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you saw the video? Saying is the king of the desert while incorrect it makes more sense than jungles.

    • @shantha5437
      @shantha5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry , l mean wild not jungle.....

  • @mr.d00m37
    @mr.d00m37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Este gato sera salvado, no destruido.

  • @marco.nascimento
    @marco.nascimento 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!! Hope their population keeps growing.

  • @moulmour
    @moulmour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you guys for the knowledge you bringing to us.

    • @terramater
      @terramater  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!
      And thanks for always watching our videos. 🤗

  • @adarshsr9448
    @adarshsr9448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thiis channel is awesome

  • @isaT
    @isaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! I didn't even know there were lynx in spain. How sad that our species is ruining the planet so much, but stories like this give me some hope that we can change before it is too late. I've recently started studying biology and I'd love to work in nature conservation programs too!

  • @geraltofrivia7456
    @geraltofrivia7456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm happy they will return

  • @Alexriga
    @Alexriga 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job for helping Iberyan lynx, much love from the north :)

  • @brandonplays702
    @brandonplays702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s sad seeing the cat in a cage in the beginning. Imagine what is going on in their head. But it is ultimate for their benefit and survive but is still sad. I know they had good intentions though.

  • @rahmah3322
    @rahmah3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let’s start a “save the a Iberian Lynx” chain

    • @amaliciousgoose
      @amaliciousgoose 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      save the Iberian Lynx

    • @isoinic4575
      @isoinic4575 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      save the Iberian Lynx

    • @The_Yosh
      @The_Yosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      save the Iberian Lynx

  • @trianjara5784
    @trianjara5784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That rabbit was so cute and look so innocent

  • @Bevalderon
    @Bevalderon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a Spanish Tax Payer, this is probably one of the only things I'm pleased my taxes pay for. I wish they would allocate more resources to wildlife preservation on our peninsula and less to wasteful human endeavours.

  • @AshThumbsUp
    @AshThumbsUp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We'll meet again~"

    • @AshChimni
      @AshChimni 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Don't know where~"

    • @Lol-ji2cz
      @Lol-ji2cz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Don't know when~"

  • @loucool1707
    @loucool1707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    LOL ,Imagine in a apocalyptic future where humans are almost instinct, an alien race arrives to capture humans to a breeding station... 🤯

    • @dixiem2139
      @dixiem2139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If not, super smart immortal robots with eternal backup data and they make us as pets.

    • @adrianramos9644
      @adrianramos9644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least i could get laid that way lol

  • @DonkeyFrog
    @DonkeyFrog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much for the prime directive.

  • @h4n62
    @h4n62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Iberian lynx has increase 150+ good work!!!

  • @RaymartPlayz
    @RaymartPlayz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    POV: You're back from extinction for being offline for millions of years, and humans will come for you to be their pets.

    • @archieoutdoors3340
      @archieoutdoors3340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Their not having them as pets it’s a breeding programme
      To help them come back from extinction

  • @drawingdoritu
    @drawingdoritu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Eagle owls"
    So enemies can breed now?

  • @jenny--5589
    @jenny--5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and Informative documentary!!💖

  • @peterj9044
    @peterj9044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:21 did i just watched 2 women watching 2 lynx going at it? Props to u guys helping this animal 🙌