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Key Information

Lynxes

Species 4 species
Diet Carnivore
Length 28 to 51 inches
Height 19 to 27.5 inches
Weight 16 to 66 lb
Lifespan 10 to 20 years
Conservation Status Mostly Not Threatened
Classification Mammalia > Carnivora > Feliformia > Felinae
Habitat Mountains and Woodlands

Learning Point

  • Lynxes are wild cats with fluffy ears and big paws, perfect for walking on snow! They live in cold forests and hunt for small animals like rabbits and squirrels. Their thick fur keeps them warm, and their tufted ears help them hear tiny sounds. Lynxes are shy and sneaky hunters, blending in with the trees and snow. They have sharp claws and teeth, making them excellent predators in their snowy homes.

Project

  • Draw a Lynx in the snow.
  • Overview
  • X-Ray
Lynxes
By Jan Czeczotka(c)”Programa de Conservación Ex-situ del Lince Ibérico www.lynxexsitu.es”Denali National Park and PreserveBecker1999 (Paul and Cathy) – File:Eurasischer Luchs im Tier-Freigelände Nationalparkzentrums Falkenstein im Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald.jpgFile:Linces10.jpgFile:Canada_Lynx_(6187103428).jpgFile:Bobcat_at_Columbus_Zoo_Boo.jpg, CC BY 2.5, Link
Skeleton of a Lynx
By Blainville, H.-M. Ducrotay de (Henri-Marie Ducrotay) – Description iconographique comparée du squelette et du système dentaire des mammifères récents et fossiles, Public Domain, Link

Location

Places North America, Europe and Asia

Fun Facts

  • Lynxes have large, furry paws that act like snowshoes, helping them walk easily on deep snow.
  • They have pointed ears with tufts of black fur at the tips, which help them hear really well.
  • Their favorite food is the snowshoe hare, and they are experts at catching them.
  • Lynxes have long legs, which help them leap and jump through the snow when hunting.

Past Lessons

166 March 12, 2025 (North America)
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