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🔬 Science
April 23, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists made a first-ever discovery of Iberian Lynxes soaking their prey, a behavior believed to aid hydration or help cubs transition to solid food, highlighting the resilience of this endangered feline.
Iberian Lynx
wildlife discovery
animal behavior
endangered species
conservation