Lynx - Wikipedia
A lynx (/ l ɪ ŋ k s / links; [4] pl.: lynx or lynxes [5]) is any of the four extant species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx and the bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx.
Lynx | Description, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 21, 2024 · lynx, (genus Lynx), any of four species of short-tailed cats (family Felidae) found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and the …
ADW: Lynx: INFORMATION
The genus Lynx consists of 4 recognized species: Lynx lynx, Lynx rufus, Lynx canadensis, and Lynx pardinus. All Lynx species are obligate carnivores and feed primarily on small game, …
Lynx, facts and information - National Geographic
Apr 11, 2010 · Lynxes are medium-size, solitary wildcats that roam the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. While their name comes from a Greek word meaning “ to shine ”—because …
Lynx Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
Apr 21, 2020 · Genus: | Lynx. There are four living species of lynx across the globe: the Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), and bobcat...
4 Types of Lynxes: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Nov 13, 2023 · Four species belong to the genus Lynx and the family Felidae. This article provides an overview of the types of lynx, highlighting their unique characteristics, habitats, …
Canada Lynx - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a mid-sized boreal forest carnivore that occurs across most of northern North America. In the contiguous United States, Canada lynx were designated as a …
Eurasian lynx - Wikipedia
The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is one of the four extant species within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. It is widely distributed from Northern, Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia …
Discover The Lynx - WorldAtlas
Jul 26, 2023 · There are four species of the genus Lynx: the Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), the Eurasian lynx, also known as the Northern lynx (Lynx lynx), …
Lynx - Carnivore, Solitary, Fur | Britannica
Oct 21, 2024 · The Eurasian lynx (L. lynx) is the largest member of the genus and Europe’s third largest predator. The weight of a full-grown adult ranges from 18 to 36 kg (about 40 to 80 …