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• The lynx is a medium sized wild cat, consisting of four species, the Canadian lynx, Eurasian Lynx, the Iberian Lynx and the bobcat.Animal Planet: Lynx Lynx are found in Canada, the northern United States, Europe and Asia.National Geographic: Lynx

• Fast Facts

  1. Habitat: Prairies, tundra, forests, scrublandSan Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx
  2. Diet: CarnivorousNational Geographic: Lynx
  3. Size: 32 to 40 inches (head and body), 4 to 8 inches (tail)National Geographic: Lynx
  4. Weight: 22 to 44 lbsNational Geographic: Lynx
  5. Gestation period: 63 to 74 days, depeding on speciesSan Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx
  6. Age of maturity: 2 years (female), 2.5 years (male)San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx
  7. Lifespan: 12 years in the wildSan Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx
  8. Protection status: ThreatenedNational Geographic: Lynx
  9. Order: CarnivoraSan Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx
  10. Family: FelidaeMSN Encarta: Lynx

• Behavior

  The lynx is a solitary mammal, coming together only for breeding purposes.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx Mating takes places in late winter or early spring.National Geographic: Lynx The young are born under trees or rock piles. They will nurse for four to five months and are independent at about ten months of age.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx The lynx preys on hares and as the population of hares decreases, the lynx struggles to survive.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx

• Physical Description

  All species of the lynx have white fur on the inner legs, chest and belly. The rest of the fur's color varies by climate.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx The lynx has large furry paws, with toes that spread as they hit the ground.National Geographic: Lynx The lynx also has a short tail and a small tuft of hair at the tip of its ears.MSN Encarta: Lynx

• Species

  • Eurasian (Lynx lynx): It is the largest, most numerous and widespread of the lynx. It is found in 46 countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx

  • Iberian, or Spanish (Lynx pardinus):One of the smaller lynx, it is only seen in Spain and Portugal. Its population is less than 300 worldwide.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx

  • Canadian (Lynx canadensis): This lynx is found in Canada and the northern United States. It is generally yellowish brown in appearance, but may have dark spots. Its coat is longer in the winter to provide insulation from the cold.Animal Diversity Web: Canada Lynx

  • Bobcat (Lynx rufus):The rufus lynx is a bobcat. It is similar in appearance to the Canadian lynx, but isn't as well adapted for heavy snow. If it has a place to shelter from the extreme cold, then it can live in a variety of habitats.San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Lynx

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