Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)

This study proposes new developmental stages for age classification of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), based on tooth development observed through X-rays, with a focus on juveniles. The classification defines a set of developmental markers expected as a cub grows, identifying five age categories:...

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Autores: Jiménez, Israel Jesús, García-González, Rebeca, Sanz Borràs, Montserrat, Daura Luján, Joan, Gaspar Simón, Ignacio de, García Real, María Isabel, Garcia Garcia, Nuria
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Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
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Palabra clave:Plistocè
Linx ibèric
Ontogènesi
Pleistocene
Spanish lynx
Ontogeny
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spelling Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)Jiménez, Israel JesúsGarcía-González, RebecaSanz Borràs, MontserratDaura Luján, JoanGaspar Simón, Ignacio deGarcía Real, María IsabelGarcia Garcia, NuriaPlistocèLinx ibèricOntogènesiPleistoceneSpanish lynxOntogenyThis study proposes new developmental stages for age classification of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), based on tooth development observed through X-rays, with a focus on juveniles. The classification defines a set of developmental markers expected as a cub grows, identifying five age categories: neonate, two juvenile stages, subadult, and adult. As an alternative methodology, we adapted pulp cavity infilling analyses previously applied in other carnivores, estimating development stages with ordinal logistic regression equations that examine root development in the lower and upper carnassial. These methods were then applied to fossil samples to interpret the age and behaviour of past lynx populations at Terrasses de la Riera dels Canyars (TC) and Cova del Gegant (CG). The results at TC suggest a minimum of 16 individuals, with a mortality profile suggesting a living structure population. In contrast, the CG mortality profile align closely with to seasonal mortality profiles, reinforcing previous assumptions denning activity. The regression-based age estimation</p><p>proved effective for both modern and fossil samples, supporting its potential use in conservation and reintroduction. Additionally, this ontogenetic approach provides comprehensive mortality profiles and</p><p>insights into the behavioural history of L. pardinus.Nature Publishing Group2025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/227523Articles publicats en revistes (Història i Arqueologia)reponame:Dipòsit Digital de la UBinstname:Universidad Pontificia de SalamancaInglésReproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00229-6Scientific Reports, 2025, vol. 15https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00229-6cc-by (c) Jiménez, I. J. et al., 2025http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/2275232026-05-27T06:46:51Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
title Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
spellingShingle Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
Jiménez, Israel Jesús
Plistocè
Linx ibèric
Ontogènesi
Pleistocene
Spanish lynx
Ontogeny
title_short Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
title_full Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
title_fullStr Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
title_full_unstemmed Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
title_sort Integrating ontogenetic and behavioural analysis in fossil and extant Lynx pardinus (Temminck, 1827)
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Jiménez, Israel Jesús
García-González, Rebeca
Sanz Borràs, Montserrat
Daura Luján, Joan
Gaspar Simón, Ignacio de
García Real, María Isabel
Garcia Garcia, Nuria
author Jiménez, Israel Jesús
author_facet Jiménez, Israel Jesús
García-González, Rebeca
Sanz Borràs, Montserrat
Daura Luján, Joan
Gaspar Simón, Ignacio de
García Real, María Isabel
Garcia Garcia, Nuria
author_role author
author2 García-González, Rebeca
Sanz Borràs, Montserrat
Daura Luján, Joan
Gaspar Simón, Ignacio de
García Real, María Isabel
Garcia Garcia, Nuria
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Plistocè
Linx ibèric
Ontogènesi
Pleistocene
Spanish lynx
Ontogeny
topic Plistocè
Linx ibèric
Ontogènesi
Pleistocene
Spanish lynx
Ontogeny
description This study proposes new developmental stages for age classification of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), based on tooth development observed through X-rays, with a focus on juveniles. The classification defines a set of developmental markers expected as a cub grows, identifying five age categories: neonate, two juvenile stages, subadult, and adult. As an alternative methodology, we adapted pulp cavity infilling analyses previously applied in other carnivores, estimating development stages with ordinal logistic regression equations that examine root development in the lower and upper carnassial. These methods were then applied to fossil samples to interpret the age and behaviour of past lynx populations at Terrasses de la Riera dels Canyars (TC) and Cova del Gegant (CG). The results at TC suggest a minimum of 16 individuals, with a mortality profile suggesting a living structure population. In contrast, the CG mortality profile align closely with to seasonal mortality profiles, reinforcing previous assumptions denning activity. The regression-based age estimation</p><p>proved effective for both modern and fossil samples, supporting its potential use in conservation and reintroduction. Additionally, this ontogenetic approach provides comprehensive mortality profiles and</p><p>insights into the behavioural history of L. pardinus.
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