Lynx Lynx Phylum: Cordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Lynx

Description

Lynx is a Genus or group of species of cats that inhabit North America, Europe and Asia. These species include the Bobcat, Canadian Lynx, Iberian Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx. The Lynx has a short tail, thick fur coat, and tufts of fur on either side of its face. Its head, back, and tail are a dark gold with spots, and its undercoat is white.

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Average Statistics

Length	3.5 ft
Weight	85 lbs.
Geographic Range	North America Europe Asia
Territory Size	0.8-300 miles

Diet

Most lynx prefer rabbits, but will also eat rodents, birds, and reptiles. Some have even been known to hunt small deer.

Offspring

Lynx will typically have 1 to 5 cubs at a time after a gestation period of 2.5 months. At birth the cubs are blind. Lynx kits will stay with their mother until the following mating season and may remain with their siblings for another year or two.

Relationship with Humans

Farmers and hunters have killed many of the subspecies of lynxes to near extinction, paricularly in Europe.

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