Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae

About

The Eurasian lynx is one of the four extant species within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. It is widely distributed from Northern, Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia and Siberia, the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas. It inhabits temperate and boreal forests up to an elevation of 5,500 m (18,000 ft). Despite its wide distribution, it is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching and depletion of prey.

Fun Fact

Eurasian lynx are Europe's third-largest predator (after bears and wolves) and can take down prey four times their weight, but they're so elusive that many Europeans living in lynx habitat never see one.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Boreal and temperate forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12-17 years

Threats

Deforestation
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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