LYNX

Did you know Lynx are known for good eyesight?

FIVE FACTS ABOUT LYNX

• There are four species of Lynx.
• Lynx live alone or in small groups.
• Lynx breed in the late winters or early springs.
• Lynx are known for good eyesight.
• For that reason sharp-eyed people are often called Lynx-eyed.

ANIMAL DESCRIPTION

• The Canadian Lynx is larger with longer hair and often lacks spots.
• The Bobcat is smaller than the Canadian Lynx and the Eurasian Lynx but it's about twice as larger as a domestic cat.
• The Eurarsian Lynx is a medium cat that is yellowish-gray to grayish-brown with white underparts.
• The Iberian Lynx is a grayish with tints varying from yellowish to rusty and is distinctly spotted. Also they have long hind legs with a short black tipped tail.

ANIMAL HABITAT

• Lynx live in forests,especially pine trees.
• The Eurasian Lynx lives in Asia and Europe.
• The Canadian Lynx lives in the North America
• The Iberian Lynx lives in Spain and Portugal.
• The Bobcat lives in North America just like the Canadian Lynx.

ANIMAL ADAPTATION

• Lynx hunt by night using their acute sight and smell.
• Lynx are like tireless walkers.
• Lynx follow scent trails for hours and can climb and lie in ambush for prey on branches.
• Lynx hunt hares,rabbits,birds, fish and even small deer.
• Lynx kill their prey by a fatal bite to the neck or an unsuspecting deer.

SUMMARIZING SENTENCE

• One thing I learned about Lynx is that they are a member in the cat family.
• Another thing I learned about Lynx is that the Spanish Lynx may be endanger in the future.

INFORMATION

• Book source the Illustated Encyclopedia of Animal.
• Online source the Rochester website.

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