Lynx Facts

 

“A seldom seen shadow, quiet, watchful, wise” – Audrey Tourney

Characteristics:

• Total length is 31-40”and weighs about 15-40 lbs. The long black hair on the ear tips is its most distinct feature as is the stubby black tipped bobtail. Its fluffy silver gray coat contains more of a black striped pattern then the spots of the Eurasian Lynx.
• Some professionals consider the Canadian Lynx to be the same species as the European lynx, which roams the forest of Europe and Asia.
• The lynx is not built for long distance pursuit but is highly skilled in stalking its prey.

Diet:

• Mostly a night feeder. The main diet for the lynx is the Snowshoe Hare but can it sustain itself on squirrels, grouse, rodents and even small domestic animals.

Habitat:

• Northern coniferous forests usually where hare populations are plentiful. The Lynx prefers areas of numerous fallen trees and thickets of spruce and balsams.
• The Lynx inhabits the forests all across Canada and Alaska and into the western U.S. mountain ranges plus northern Michigan, Wisconsin, New York and New England.

Reproduction:

• Mating time for the lynx is March-April. After 2 months she will give birth to between 1–5 kittens. Their eyes open after 12 days and will be weaned at 2 months. They will stay with the mother for their first winter.