Lynx

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The lynx is a medium-sized wild cat known for its short tail, tufted ears, and large paws used as natural snowshoes. It is an agile and armed predator.

Species Name

Lynx

Species Nicknames

Shadow cat

Species Scientific Name

Lynx

Species Family

Felidae

Species Description

A lynx is an enlarged cat with beautifully pointed ears. It has large paws to help with its balance but a short tail.

Species Size

Eurasian lynx is the largest species. Body length 80–130 cm; shoulder height 60–75 cm; weight typically 15–30 kg, with large males occasionally reaching 36–38 kg.

Species Identifying Characteristics

Their fine black tufts on the tips of their ears.

Species Interesting information

Lynx have incredible eyesight and hearing which help them hunt.

Species Habitat

Dense boreal or temperate forests.

Species Food

Lynx are obligate carnivores. Their prey depend on their location, but include Markho, sheep, hares, rabbits, deer or rodents.

Species Breeding/Reproduction

Once a year in late winter or early spring, females give birth to a litter of 1-5 kittens with males not participating in the bringing up of their young. Their lifespan is up to 17 years.

Species Distribution

Different species of Lynx exist in North America, Europe and Asia.

Species Status
Threatened

Species Threats

Habitat loss and degradation.

Species Voice Sound

A sort of rasping ahhhr.