Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Carnivora · Felidae
About
The Canada lynx or Canadian lynx is one of the four living species in the genus Lynx. It is a medium-sized wild cat characterized by long, dense fur, triangular ears with black tufts at the tips, and broad, snowshoe-like paws. Its hindlimbs are longer than the forelimbs, so its back slopes downward to the front. The Canada lynx stands 48–56 cm (19–22 in) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 5 and 17 kg. It is a good swimmer and an agile climber.
Fun Fact
Canada lynx populations follow an almost perfect 10-year boom-and-bust cycle that mirrors the population cycle of their primary prey, the snowshoe hare — one of the best-documented predator-prey cycles in ecology.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Boreal forests
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10-14 years
Threats
- Illegal Logging
- Habitat Fragmentation