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    Taxonomy & Phylogeny The Iberian Lynx is a member of the Felidae family under the Lynx genus. Its scientific name is Lynx Pardinus. The Iberian lynx is believed to be a descendent of the Issoire Lynx (Lynx issiodorensis), along with the other members of the lynx family (bobcat, Canada Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx). Until recently, the Iberian lynx was thought to be a sub species of the Eurasian Lynx, it is now classified as a separate species. Range Iberian Lynx were originally found all throughout

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    diversified number of cultures. Around 1600 B.C., the Iberians arrived in Spain. Migration into Spain continued from Europe beyond the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Following the Iberians, came the Celts. The two cultures merged and established a distinctive Celt Iberian culture. In 1492, the Moors, a nomadic, Muslim tribe of North African origin, were driven off of the Iberian Peninsula. Shortly after, several kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula merged to form what is modern-day Spain

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    Iberian Lynx Essay

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    The Iberian Lynx is the most endangered feline species, and I want to help it. I can not do this alone so ask you to read my letter and think about helping the Iberian Lynx. I know I am just a sixth grader, but these innocent creatures are disappearing and I feel we could do something about it if we realize this is a problem. Iberian Lynx are disappearing, and there are only about 300 left in the wild. They are considered critically endangered. Most are disappearing because of habitat loss, illegal

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    matter. So, where does spain stand as of today? We will explore, and express all of these subject in spain just to find the conclusion and figure out spains postion in the world. Spains background goes on for a very long time starting with Celtics, Iberians, and Basques. They then became under the rule of Rome, but did not succed to stay there. Smaller Christian kingdoms gradually started to take control of the peninsula. Wars had began to start and it eventually led to no one leading the country suceessfully

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    The Culture Of Spain

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    The Culture of Spain Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain boasts of one of the most unique cultures in Europe. At different times, the country has been ruled by the Romans, the Visigoths, and the Moors from North Africa. Later, the Spanish colonized the Americas and contributed greatly to the emergence of the New World especially through the impact of Spanish explorers such as Christopher Columbus. The historical contacts left a lasting mark on this European nation especially in relation to culture

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    The following is an overview of the culture of Spain. 1. Values and attitudes Family, including extended family is extremely important in Spanish culture and is the basis of society. Families provide a social and sometimes financial support network. Increased individualism is having its effect, however, as families become less close, family size decreases and a respect for personal preference decreases the frequency of people working for their family businesses (Spain - Language, Culture, Customs

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    Iberian Ascendancy in the Age of Discovery At the dawn of the 1400s, a series of fortunate events conveniently coalesced to perfectly set the stage for a new era of European exploration. Innovative technology allowing sailing on the open ocean was invented in an age where trade access to luxury goods from the Far East was becoming ever more limited. A highly motivated, powerful man was born as religious fervor was being redirected. Successes close to home incited a widespread fervor to explore further

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    God as an Observer to Iberian Conflict Throughout the accounts of war in Iberia, both Christians and Muslims alike call upon God to grant them favor, strength, and protection as they charge into battle. Where they differ on the subject is typically ingrained in the belief that only one form of worship is correct for the monotheistic deity, and in doing so use God’s invocation to justify the Christian and Muslim invasions. However, God himself does not intervene with the conflicts, but rather plays

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    Abd Allah B. Buluggin memoir the Tibyan gives an account of history in the Iberian Peninsula under Islamic rule. During this era the text produced about the land and history was destroyed or lost. Therefore making the Tibyan the best account of history for that era, it covers the history following the Ibn Hayyan’s era, events and developments from the 5th/11th century, in addition it gives perspectives of a Taifa prince and a Berber prince. Nonetheless, the Tibyan is a memoir of Abd Allah B. Buluggin

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    conflicts that prolonged decades, let alone centuries. When one first hears of drawn out European conflicts the foremost one that comes to mind is the Hundred Years War between England and France. However, the Reconquista, or the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain) fought between Christians and Muslims, was considerably lengthier, spanning 770 years from 722 at the battle of Covadonga and ultimately ending in 1492 with the expulsion of Muslim forces from Granada. The Reconquista

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