Canada Lynx
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The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and the bobcat (lynx rufus) are the two species found in the United States.
The Canada lynx was listed as threatened in 2000. The map shows the lynx territory that is slated for helping its recovery.
It is a northern wild cat that is characterized by big wide paws, that act as snowshoes for running in the snow and catching its favored prey, the snowshoe hare. You can read more about the Canada Lynx by clicking the link.
© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels.