Canada Lynx

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There are four different lynx species in the world.

The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and the bobcat (lynx rufus) are the two native species. The Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) and Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus) are native to forest areas of Europe and Siberia, with the latter relegated to a small area of Spain and listed as critically endangered.

The Canada Lynx is a northern wild cat, characterized by big, wide paws. They act as snowshoes, enabling the lynx to run in the snow after its favored prey, the snowshoe hare.

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.

You can read more about the Canada Lynx by clicking the link.

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