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Carnivore
Iberian lynxes eat rabbits.
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Iberian Lynx Facts for Kids: I Is for Iberian Lynx
The Iberian lynx is a wild cat that lives in Spain and Portugal. It has tufts of black fur on the tips of its ears. Here are easy Iberian lynx facts for kids: what Iberian lynxes eat, how big they grow, what a baby Iberian lynx is called and where Iberian lynxes live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter I.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Iberian lynxes
Two more true facts about the Iberian lynx that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Iberian Lynx starts with the letter I. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The Iberian lynx was once the rarest wild cat in the world.
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One more fact
It has long ear tufts and a fluffy beard.
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Quick facts
Iberian Lynx Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Iberian lynx, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An iberian lynx is about 1 m (3 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Iberian lynxes live for about 13 years.
LifespanBaby
Kitten
A baby Iberian lynx is called a kitten.
Baby nameGroup
Group
A group of Iberian lynxes is called a group.
Group nameHabitat
Forests
Iberian lynxes are found in Spain and Portugal.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The Iberian lynx is a wild cat that lives in Spain and Portugal. It has tufts of black fur on the tips of its ears.
Iberian Lynx is a mammalLetter
I is for Iberian lynx
Iberian Lynx has 11 letters and starts with I.
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Quick quiz
Iberian Lynx Quiz for Kids
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Iberian Lynx Coloring Page: Letter I Worksheet
Done reading about the Iberian lynx? Print the free letter I sheet, say “I is for Iberian lynx” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Iberian Lynx Questions Kids Ask
Iberian lynxes eat rabbits. That makes the Iberian lynx a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
An iberian lynx is about 1 m (3 ft) long.
Iberian lynxes live for about 13 years.
A baby Iberian lynx is called a kitten.
A group of Iberian lynxes is called a group.
Iberian lynxes live in Spain and Portugal. Their favorite habitat is: forests.
Yes. The Iberian lynx is a mammal. The Iberian lynx is a wild cat that lives in Spain and Portugal. It has tufts of black fur on the tips of its ears.
Iberian Lynx starts with the letter I. Say it slowly and listen for the I sound at the start.
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