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  Lynx -- Kids' Planet -- Defenders of Wildlife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lynx measure an average of two and a half feet long and weigh between 17 to 25 pounds.
Snowshoe hares are the primary prey of lynx.
Lynx breed from March to April, and an average of four kittens are born in May. Kittens stay with their mother for the first year while they learn to hunt.
www.kidsplanet.org /factsheets/lynx.html   (388 words)

  
 Lynx - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Lynx, common name for four members of a genus of wild carnivores characterized by disproportionately long legs and large, heavy paws.
Caracal, also Persian lynx, cat native to the savannas and dry, rocky hills of Africa and Asia (Cat Family).
- short-tailed wildcat: a short-tailed cat with a lightly mottled yellowish to reddish brown coat and tufted ears.
encarta.msn.com /Lynx.html   (156 words)

  
 ISEC Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lynx are thought to hunt mainly by sight and hearing, relying on smell to a lesser extent.
There is, however, still cause for concern, as harvests of lynx during the cyclic low periods have progressively fallen since the mid-1970's, and hare numbers have similarly been lower as well.
The Canada lynx is still able to roam over stretches of relatively undisturbed forest habitat in the northern part of its range, but are considered endangered in the USA.
www.wildcatconservation.org /cats/factsheets/northamerica/lynx/index.shtml   (1158 words)

  
 Lynx: Wildlife Notebook Series - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Lynx occur over most of northern North America (though their numbers in the northern continental United States have been greatly reduced) and throughout Alaska except the Aleutian islands, Kodiak archipelago, the islands of the Bering Sea and some islands of Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska.
Lynx are adept at climbing trees but hunt mainly on the ground, sometimes using trees as a refuge from larger predators such as wolves.
Lynx are curious animals and are not difficult to trap using lures made from beaver castor, catnip, or other scents.
www.adfg.state.ak.us /pubs/notebook/furbear/lynx.php   (842 words)

  
 Lynx Cats
The lynx cat inhabit boreal forest ecosystem (taiga), sub alpine forest, tundra, southern plains and coastal regions along the Atlantic, deserts, and rocky areas.
Lynx cats' home ranges vary from 8 to 800 square kilometers, depending on the animal's gender, season, abundance of prey, and the density of lynx population.
The lynx cat baby can sometimes be found on a rescue conservation reserve, where they will provide necessary care for the orphan.
www.lynx-cats.com   (239 words)

  
 Siberian Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The name Lynx comes from the Greek word "to shine," and may be in reference to the reflective ability of the cat’s eyes.
The tail of the Lynx looks as though it was dipped in an inkwell being fl all the way around, whereas the Bobcat’s tail appears to have been painted fl on top and white on the bottom.
There is still some hunting of the Lynx for the pelt trade, but it is believed to be restricted to less than 1,000 per year from China and 2,800 per year from Russia.
www.bigcatrescue.org /siberian_lynx.htm   (1076 words)

  
 Lynx Cat (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In 2000 the lynx cat was determined as threatened in the USA.
Lynx cats in the USA - articles on conservation of lynx in the USA.
Lynx in the USA - History and distribution of lynx in the contiguous United States.
www.lynx-cats.com.cob-web.org:8888 /lynx-cats-conservation.htm   (487 words)

  
 NatureWorks - Canada Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lynx live deep in coniferous forests near rocky areas, bogs and swamps.
About 75% of the lynx's diet is made up of the snowshoe hare.
Adult lynx are solitary hunters, although a mother and her young will often hunt together.
www.nhptv.org /natureworks/lynx.htm   (295 words)

  
 Animal Info - Iberian Lynx
The Eurasian lynx lives in the forest and eats ungulates such as deer, while the Iberian lynx prefers scrub vegetation and eats mainly rabbits.
The Iberian lynx is placed in the "lynx lineage," which diverged from its ancestors as a separate lineage 8.0 million years ago.
The decline of the Iberian lynx in the second half of this century has been mainly due to the decline of its main prey, the rabbit (caused by disease and loss of the pasture-scrub-woodland habitat preferred by rabbits) and loss of the lynx's habitat.
www.animalinfo.org /species/carnivor/lynxpard.htm   (1572 words)

  
 San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Lynx
Lynx kittens are usually born in the early spring in dens that are found under fallen tree branches, large tree roots, or in rock piles.
Young lynx can fend for themselves at the age of 10 months, but they usually hang out with their mother for up to a year and don't reach adult size until they are 2 years old.
These lynx are so dependent on the snowshoe hare for survival that when the hare population drastically drops, so does the lynx population.
www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-lynx.html   (1535 words)

  
 Canadian Lynx
Only half the size of the Eurasian Lynx, this species is specially adapted for life in the snow, having large, spreading feet which support its weight in conditions which would confound the smaller bobcat.
The Canadian lynx appears to prefer lying in ambush rather than actively hunting its prey although both methods are used, the more active probably being used mainly when prey is scarce.
Canadian Lynx is also a scavenger, often feeding from the carcases of moose, caribou and other ungulates which have succumbed to other predators or to natural causes.
www.catsurvivaltrust.org /canlynxnf.htm   (486 words)

  
 Iberian Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Sexual maturity for this cat is directly related to demographic and environmental factors, and most females will not reproduce until a territory has been secured.
Believed to be the same as the Eurasian Lynx, which would indicate a solitary animal except for mothers and kittens.
This cat also suffers at the hands of man, frequently being killed by traps and snares set for rabbits, and by being hit by cars as the number of roads increase.
www.bigcatrescue.org /iberian_lynx.htm   (759 words)

  
 San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Small Cat
San Diego Zoo: fishing cats in Tiger River; Siberian Pallas’s cats Otocolobus manul manul in Polar Bear Plunge; caracals and Siberian lynx Lynx lynx wrangeli in Cat Canyon; wild cats Felis silvestris and leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis euptilura on Elephant Mesa.
Over a long period of time, these cats were bred among each other and became separate from the wild populations, and they also moved with humans to many parts of the world.
Cats have a layer of tissue in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which bounces light back through the retina a second time and increases the amount of light the cat has to see by.
www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-smallcat.html   (1736 words)

  
 Eurasian Lynx lynx Carnivora Felidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Eurasian Lynx was once considered a subspecies of the bob-tailed cat complex that includes the Canada Lynx, Lynx canadensis, Iberian Lynx, Lynx pardinus, and the Bobcat, Lynx rufus.
In Scandinavia, spotted cats are called "cat lynx," while unspotted ones are called "wolf lynx." Summer coats usually have dark spots that fade to barely visible in the winter.
Like all the lynx species, Eurasian Lynx show a preference for rabbits and hares, but their larger size also allows them to hunt larger prey, such as roe deer, musk deer and young red deer.
www.wildcatconservation.org /cats/factsheets/europe/eurlynx/index.shtml   (899 words)

  
 Lynx Eurasian,Wild Eurasian Lynx Cat,Eurasian Lynx Wild Forest Cat
While all the lynx species are similar in appearance, specialization for different prey has led to a divergence in life history and social organization.
However today the range of the cat has been drastically reduced in Europe and they are only to be found in some of the northern countries, parts of Greece and Czechoslovakia.
Lynx are capable of killing prey 3-4 times their own size.
www.indiantiger.org /wild-cats/lynx-eurasian.html   (554 words)

  
 Lynx Canadian,Lynx Cat of Canada,Wild Canadian Lynx Cat
Major populations of Canadian lynx are found throughout Canada, in western Montana and nearby parts of Idaho and Washington.
As the hare population decreases, fewer lynx reproduce and litter size decreases.
Conservation status: Trapping continues to be one of the greatest threats for the Lynx, and as Lynx are easily trapped, when done during times of low numbers it makes recovery of the population extremely difficult.
www.indiantiger.org /wild-cats/lynx-canadian.html   (666 words)

  
 Lynx Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lynx is a text browser for the World Wide Web.
Many user questions are answered in the online help provided with Lynx.
Be as detailed as you can about the URL where you were on the Web when you had trouble, what you did, what Lynx version you have (try '=' key), and what OS you have.
lynx.browser.org   (115 words)

  
 Canadian Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
While Lynx will change their prey base when hares are low to include small rodents, ground birds, and small ungulates, the overall Lynx population is still synchronous with the hare population.
Principal Threats: Trapping continues to be one of the greatest threats for the Lynx, and as Lynx are easily trapped, when done during times of low numbers it makes recovery of the population extremely difficult.
The snow shoe hare is the primary staple of the Canadian Lynx but due to over hunting their food supply is diminished.
www.bigcatrescue.org /canadian_lynx.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Bobcat - Lynx rufus fasciatus
During the latter part of the 20th century the importance of systematic taxonomy became critical, as the protection of wildlife and the recovery of threatened and endangered species became of paramount importance worldwide.
Apparently the common name, bobcat, or "cat with a bobbed [shortened] tail," did not come into use until sometime in the second half of the 19th century; it first appeared in print in 1888.
If Lynx rufus fasciatus and its dozen cousins survive in such numbers until the tricentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, it will be the result of deliberate habitat preservation, as well as careful control of harvesting by game management agencies.
www.lewis-clark.org /content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=345   (1529 words)

  
 FOXNews.com - Lynx Kittens Born in Colorado - Biology | Astronomy | Chemistry | Physics (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The cat, born in 2004, gave birth to two males in mid-June, buoying hopes that lynx will develop into a self-sustaining population in the state.
Lynx, designated an endangered species by Colorado, were wiped out in the state by 1973, victims of trapping, poisoning and development.
A total of 218 lynx from Canada and Alaska have been released in southwestern Colorado since 1999, and at least 78 are confirmed dead.
www.foxnews.com.cob-web.org:8888 /story/0,2933,207551,00.html   (914 words)

  
 Lynx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) was considered to be extinct in Slovenia and Croatia since the beginning of 20th century, but resettlement project that begun in 1973 was a success.
However, in 2006 the first case of a native-born Colorado lynx giving birth since 1999 was documented, it gave birth to 2 kittens affirming the possibility of successful reintroduction.
However spotting a lynx is a very rare event in and of itself, due to the extremely shy and solitary nature of the animal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lynx   (573 words)

  
 CentralPets.com - Search Results for: desert lynx cat
Mammals ยป Cats Animal Description: Breed Standard The Desert Lynx is the result of a pairings between the domestic cat and a bobcat hybrid.
Cats And Cat Care - A Retrospecitve by Sarah Hartwell This article is a look at views about cat breeds and care from two sources during the 1960s - Fernand...
The inclusion of a breed, variant or type of cat is not an indication that it is, or should be, recognized.
centralpets.com /pages/search.php?q=desert+lynx+cat   (432 words)

  
 Desert Lynx Cat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Desert Lynx Cat breed was developed after crossing a domestic cat with a bobcat.
The Lynx must be a minimum 12.5% bobcat.
The Desert Lynx Cat is very close to owners but are very wary of strangers.
www.paralumun.com /catlynx.htm   (38 words)

  
 Spanish Lynx
Only half the size of a Eurasian lynx, the Iberian lynx is a spotted cat, with prominent ear tufts, long legs and a very short tail.
As its vernacular name implies, this lynx is confined to the Iberian peninsula, where it appears to exist in fragmented populations spread mainly over the southern half of Spain, though it occurs in small numbers throughout.
The lynx is fully protected throughout the peninsula, and the main threat to its survival seems to come from declining prey numbers, mainly as the result of diseases which have drastically reduced rabbit populations in the region.
members.aol.com /cattrust/spanish.htm   (300 words)

  
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The speaker in new Lynx is also not as loud as the original Lynx, although it's more than adequate for all but the noisiest situations.
Also, about two-thirds of the Lynx power use is for the backlight screen alone, as using the Lynx II with the backlight off used only 97 mA.
If your Lynx is still under warranty, include a copy of the receipt or credit-card bill and it will be performed for free.
www.umich.edu /~archive/atari/Lynx/lynx-faq.txt   (3899 words)

  
 Mammals » Cats » Desert Lynx Cat Main Page
The Desert Lynx is the result of a pairings between the domestic cat and a bobcat hybrid.
For cat fanciers having the 'Call of the Wild', the Desert Lynx may be the answer.
This is a relatively large breed of cat with adult males ranging from 16-18 pounds, and adult females ranging from 10-12 pounds.
www.centralpets.com /animals/mammals/cats/cat528.html   (525 words)

  
 Cat profile for Lynx, a female Domestic Medium Hair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lynx was part of Roxie's last litter before she disappeared.
Lynx is quiet, not very affectionate toward her two-legged mommy, more so toward her feline counterparts.
You'll see pictures of other cats and read their stories and make feline friends and virtual play dates.
www.catster.com /?96718   (362 words)

  
 Eurasian Lynx
The lynx is a female who formerly lived at The Cat Survival Trust and died there as a very old cat.
The map shows the present distribution of Eurasian Lynxes in grey, but it is important to remember that population densities vary greatly over the range and some of the south European ones are close to extinction.
As a species, this lynx is not endangered, but in some parts of its range it has become extremely rare and may not survive unless active measures are taken to conserve it.
members.aol.com /cattrust/eurolynx.htm   (434 words)

  
 Desert Lynx info
Our cats are registered with the IPCBA and my stud cats are 20% and 25% Bobcat with the requirments for registering any Desert lynx that they must contain at least 12.5% of bobcat or lynx blood.
But not to worry, as cats that are several generations removed from the wild bloodlines, they do not exhibit any of the personality traits of their wild counterparts.
The Desert Lynx Cat is more energetic than most average housecats but they still enjoy their 'down time' and love to curl up with you and enjoy a good petting session.
www.mysticmooncattery.com /desertlynx.htm   (527 words)

  
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The Jungle Curl is a curled eared African Jungle Cat hybrid, and the Desert Lynx is said to be a Bobcat hybrid.
The Desert Lynx - Like it's name suggests, the Desert Lynx Cat is the exotic result of pairing the wild, feral blood of the bobcat with the affectionate, loving temperament of the domestic cat.
Three or more generations removed from their wild ancestors, Desert Lynx cats are bred to resemble their wild cousins as closely as possible, with ear tufts, ruff, coat pattern and size very much like the wild bobcat.
www.tokotsi.com   (384 words)

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