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Eurasian lynx

Lynx lynx

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)Common

Photo: Bernard Landgraf ( User:Baerni ) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalcarnivore

The Eurasian lynx is a medium-sized wild cat that roams the forests of Europe and Asia. It thrives in chilly boreal woods and even climbs high into mountain ranges. With its tufted ears and stealthy movements, this cat is a master of hunting in dense forests.

  • It lives in forests up to 5,500 meters above sea level.
  • Its range stretches from Europe to Siberia and the Himalayas.
  • It faces threats from habitat loss and hunting.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Lynx lynx
Habitat
Forest, Mountain
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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