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Canada lynx

Lynx canadensis

Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis)Common

Photo: Michael Zahra · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalcarnivore

The Canada Lynx is a medium-sized wild cat native to North America, known for its thick fur and distinctive ear tufts. It thrives in snowy forests, where its wide, padded paws act like snowshoes, helping it move gracefully across deep snow.

  • Its back legs are longer than its front legs, giving it a sloping appearance.
  • It stands about 48–56 cm tall at the shoulder.
  • It is skilled at both swimming and climbing trees.
ForestTundraNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Lynx canadensis
Habitat
Forest, Tundra
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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