"The striking image, titled Flying Rodent, was taken by Austrian photographer Josef Stefan during a two-week stay in Torre de Juan Abad, in Spain's Ciudad Real province."
"The Iberian lynx is one of the world's rarest wildcats and was on the brink of extinction in the early 2000s, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining."
"Thanks to long-term conservation and reintroduction efforts, the population has recovered to more than 2,000, though it still remains at risk as a vulnerable species under International Union for Conservation of Nature classification."
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026 was won by Josef Stefan for his image of a young Iberian lynx playing with its prey. The lynx was photographed in Torre de Juan Abad, Spain, during a two-week stay. The animal displayed captivating behavior for nearly 20 minutes, showcasing its hunting skills. The Iberian lynx, once critically endangered, has seen its population rise to over 2,000 due to conservation efforts, but it remains classified as vulnerable. The award received a record 85,917 votes from wildlife photography enthusiasts worldwide.
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