White Iberian Lynx Spotted in Spain: Photographer Angel Hidalgo Captures Video and Photo of World's First Leucistic Big Cat in Jaen Mountains
The photo of the worldās first-ever white Iberian lynx was captured by Spanish photographer and JaĆ©n native Ćngel Hidalgo. The discovery took place on October 22 in a mountain range in JaĆ©n. The Iberian lynx was spotted in the Jaen mountains in Spain. A photo and video of the world's first leucistic big cat spotted in the mountains in Jaen have gone viral on social media.
A photographer in Spain has captured what is believed to be the first leucistic Iberian Lynx recorded in the peninsula. The photo of the worldās first-ever white Iberian lynx was captured by Spanish photographer and JaĆ©n native Ćngel Hidalgo. The discovery took place on October 22 in a mountain range in JaĆ©n. It is learnt that the location of the Iberian lynx has been kept secret for the safety and well-being of the leucistic big cat. The Iberian Lynx was spotted in the Jaen mountains in Spain. A photo and video of the world's first leucistic big cat spotted in the mountains in Jaen have gone viral on social media. It is worth noting that the leucistic lynx, a genetic anomaly, is nearly mythical in nature, as the majority of Iberian lynxes are typically brown or beige-white. Speaking about the discovery, Angel Hidalgo said, "Iāve been setting up cameras for many years, with many failed attempts and hours of work, but this time nature has given me something unique."Ā Black Seadevil Fish Caught on Camera: Scary-Looking Humpback Anglerfish Seen Off Spanish Coast in Tenerife, Video Surfaces.
Spanish Photographer Captures Photo and Videos of World's First White Iberian Lynx
š° Impactante hallazgo en JaĆ©n: un joven fotĆ³grafo capta al primer Lince IbĆ©rico leucĆstico registrado en la penĆnsula
El jiennense Ćngel Hidalgo, apasionado de la fotografĆa de naturaleza, ha logrado una proeza Ćŗnica en el mundo de la fauna ibĆ©rica: captar en vĆdeo e imagen alā¦ pic.twitter.com/ujCKOV1W6E
ā Hora JaĆ©n (@HoraJaen) October 28, 2025
First Leucistic Iberian Lynx Captured by a Spanish Photographer
First leucistic Iberian lynx ever recorded in the Peninsula, captured by a Spanish photographer.
[šø Ćngel Hidalgo Garrido / angeliyo_o] pic.twitter.com/oS9uOXDCjT
ā Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) October 29, 2025
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