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  Lynx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most are members of the genus Lynx, but there is considerable confusion about the best way to classify felids at present, and some authorities classify all lynxes as part of the genus Felis.
The Caracal or Desert Lynx is not a very close relative of the genus Lynx, nor is the Jungle Cat, despite the fact that both species have the typical tuft of hair on their ears.
The Canada lynx is threatened in the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lynx   (469 words)

  
 Lynx -- Kids' Planet -- Defenders of Wildlife
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)

  
 Eurasian Lynx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized cat of European and Siberian forests, where it is one of the major predators.
It has yellow fur with fl markings; the pattern of the fur is variable: lynxes with heavily spotted fur may exist close to conspecifics with plain fur.
Central Asia: The lynx is also native to the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan and Shaanxi, as well as to Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lynx_lynx   (398 words)

  
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The lynx, also known as the Northern lynx, is a denizen of the northern coniferous forests and thick scrubby woodlands and is distributed throughout the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia and North America.
The lynx is often a large cat, often weighing in excess of 60 punnds, standing almost 45 inches at the shoulder and measuring up to 50 inches in length.
Lynx normally produce one litter a year after a gestation period of about 70 days when 2 to 4 kittens are born in a secluded den.
home.globalcrossing.net /~brendel/lynx.html   (447 words)

  
 Lynx Overview - Colorado Division of Wildlife
The lynx (lynx canadensis) is a large, bob-tailed cat, three feet long with a fl-tipped tail only about one-eighth the total length, and only about half the length of its huge hind foot.
The lynx is slightly larger than the bobcat, has grayish (rather than reddish) fur, less prominent spots, a conspicuous ear tuft, and a solid fl tip (rather than a fl tip broken with a reddish band) on the tail.
The lynx is found in dense sub-alpine forest and willow-choked corridors along mountain streams and avalanche chutes, the home of its favored prey species, the snowshoe hare.
wildlife.state.co.us /WildlifeSpecies/SpeciesOfConcern/Mammals/Lynx   (398 words)

  
 Canadian Lynx
Lynx show remarkable similarity of appearance compared to other related groups of cats and the Canada lynx is often treated as conspecific with the Eurasian lynx.
Habitat: Lynx are inexorably linked to the snowshoe hare as its primary food source and as such, are commonly found at higher densities in riparian areas and areas of new-growth coniferous forest such as after forest fires.
Saunders, J.K. The biology of the Newfoundland lynx.
www.felidtag.org /pages/Educational\FactSheets\lynx.htm   (1692 words)

  
 THE LYNX (Lynx Canadensis)..one of the world's most endangered species
The Canada Lynx, a wildcat, is a sturdy looking animal set on solid looking legs, a rear noticeably longer than the front, with large paws, a fairly small head, and a very short tail.Though similar in appearance to bobcats, lynx are larger and have longer ear tufts and different tail markings.
The lynx's tail is tawny gray with a fl tip, whereas the bobcat's tail has narrow fl bands and a fl tip.
The lynx lives as long as 12-13 years; the chief factor of death is lack of nutrition.
planet-lynx.net /lynx.htm   (567 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.
The primary prey of lynx in most areas is the snowshoe hare, which undergoes an 8-11 year cycle of abundance.
Lynx are adept at climbing trees but hunt mainly on the ground, sometimes using trees as a refuge from larger predators such as wolves.
www.adfg.state.ak.us /pubs/notebook/furbear/lynx.php   (842 words)

  
 Eurasian Lynx, (Lynx lynx): WILD CATS:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lynx are probably found throughout the northern slopes of the Himalayas, and have been reported both from thick scrub woodland (Chundawat 1990a) and barren, rocky areas above the treeline (Roberts 1977).
Lynx occur locally over the entire Tibetan plateau, and are found throughout the rocky hills and mountains of the Central Asian desert regions (Bannikov 1954, Stubbe and Chotolchu 1968, Heptner and Sludskii 1972).
The stronghold of the Eurasian lynx is a broad strip of southern Siberian woodland stretching through Russia from the Ural mountains to the Pacific.
lynx.uio.no /jon/lynx/eulynx1.htm   (2482 words)

  
 Iberian lynx - Lynx pardinus: More Information - ARKive
Numbers of Iberian lynx have been decimated by habitat loss; scrublands have been converted to agriculture and plantations of pines and eucalypts, and human development such as dams, highways and railways have all encroached on native habitat (2).
Populations of the lynx's main food source, the rabbit, suffered a drastic decline after the introduction of the myxamatosis virus in the 1950s (5).
Despite protection measures and heavy fines, illegal hunting continues and the accidental killing of lynx in rabbit traps or with poisoned fox bait is one of the major causes of mortality at present (5).
www.arkive.org /species/GES/mammals/Lynx_pardinus/more_info.html   (539 words)

  
 Hinterland Who's Who - Canada Lynx
The Canada lynx Lynx canadensis is a beautiful wild felid, or cat, of the boreal forest, or northernmost forest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Although the lynx seldom uses an underground den, young may be born under brush piles or uprooted trees, or in hollow logs, which provide shelter from rain and cold.
Lynx populations began to decline after 1900, and the decline continued to the mid-1950s.
www.hww.ca /hww2.asp?cid=8&id=84   (2150 words)

  
 WDNR - Canada Lynx
Lynx populations rise and fall in response to the periodic "boom and bust" population cycles of snowshoe hares.
The lynx was delisted in Wisconsin as of August 1, 1997.
Lynx are one of several rare mammals for which the DNR collects reports of observations.
www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/er/factsheets/mammals/Lynx.htm   (1422 words)

  
 Lynx (Lynx lynx) - picture and info
In the Eurasian lynx four subspecies are known, which differ widely in size and colour and markings of the fur.
The typical habitats of the Lynx are forests and moorlands.
Lynx families living in northern regions with mild winters and enough food split up in autumn, whereas young lynxes living in the north and being confronted with harder winters and less food are supplied by their mother during winter.
magazine.naturspot.de /text/lynx.html   (643 words)

  
 NatureWorks - Canada Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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)

  
 Lynx (Eurasian) (Lynx lynx)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lynx are bobtailed members of the cat family, which include the caracal and the bobcat.
The European lynx, which lives in northern Europe and Asia, can exceed 4 feet in length (1.2 m), including its short tail and they can weigh up to 40 lbs.
The Canadian lynx of norther North America is larger, with longer hair and often lacks spots.
www.animalweb.com /animalworld/showanimal.asp?iid=420   (177 words)

  
 BBC - Science & Nature - Wildfacts - Eurasian lynx
Eurasian lynx are the largest of the lynx family.
Eurasian lynx are found in areas of Asia and parts of Europe, especially in Swiss forests.
Lynx are shy and solitary, except for mothers with cubs.
www.bbc.co.uk /nature/wildfacts/factfiles/27.shtml   (412 words)

  
 Iberian Lynx
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.
Considered one of the rarest species on earth, the Spanish lynx suffers from having disjunct populations, continued habitat loss and accidental death from trappers and automobiles.
www.bigcatrescue.org /iberian_lynx.htm   (759 words)

  
 Canadian Lynx - Lynx canadensis
The lynx is almost identical to a regular house cat, but larger.
The lynx lives deep in the coniferous forest and mountains of Canada and the northern United States.
In Europe the lynx has almost been wiped out because farmers think it is a pest and that it kills sheep, goats and other livestock.
www.blueplanetbiomes.org /canadian_lynx.htm   (334 words)

  
 Siberian Lynx
Misc.: The debate continues whether or not the Siberian Lynx is in fact a separate species from the Canadian and Iberian Lynxes, or merely a sub-species.
Principal Threats: The largest threat facing this Lynx is the destruction of its prey base, loss of habitat and the increasing urbanization of western Europe.
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)

  
 Eurasian Lynx lynx Carnivora Felidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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.
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.
Eurasian Lynx eat a variety of mammals, from mice, picas and squirrels, to marmots and wild boar piglets, to other carnivores such as martens, foxes, badgers, and wildcats.
www.wildcatconservation.org /cats/factsheets/europe/eurlynx/index.shtml   (899 words)

  
 ClassicGaming - The Museum: Atari Lynx FAQ
ATARI Lynx FAQ This page is maintained by Kurt Olsen (kurto@cc.usu.edu.) -------------------------------------- This file is not maintained by, overseen by, endorsed, or otherwise associated with Atari Corp. or any of its subsidiaries.
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.
www.classicgaming.com /museum/faqs/lynxfaq.shtml   (3988 words)

  
 Iberian Lynx Lynx pardinus Carnivora Felidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
More recently, the range of the Iberian Lynx has significantly contracted, and is currently a series of small islands of suitable natural habitat, such as national parks and mountain hunting reserves.
They are closer in size to the Canada Lynx, Lynx canadensis, and are similar in habits as well, since they rely on rabbits for a large part of their diet.
Iberian Lynx have a coat colour of yellowish to reddish-brown, patterned with many dark spots, and white underparts.
www.wildcatconservation.org /cats/factsheets/europe/Iberianlynx/index.shtml   (713 words)

  
 Eurasian Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Lynx is a distinctive looking cat, which is readily identified by its short tail.
The Iberian Lynx is perhaps the rarest big cat species in the world, numbering fewer than 500 in the wild, and as such is unlikely to be encountered in the UK.
Eurasian lynx live for up to 17 years in the wild and up to 24 years in captivity.
www.bigcats.org /abc/identification/eurasianlynx.html   (394 words)

  
 Sinapu :: Lynx in the American West
With its short tail, long legs, large paws and tufted ears, the Canada lynx is an awe-inspiring wild cat.
Yet lynx, native to Colorado’s high country, were extirpated from the state by the early 1970s.
As of summer 2004, more than 100 lynx roam Colorado and at least 46 kittens have been born in the state.
www.sinapu.org /Pages/Lynx/Lynx.htm   (533 words)

  
 THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MINNESOTA LYNX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Lynx announced that they have hired coaching veteran Jim Lewis as an assistant coach for the remainder of the season.
The Lynx announced the hiring of Angela Taylor to the newly created position of vice president of business development.
Lynx players Svetlana Abrosimova and Shona Thorburn conducted a Be Smart.
www.wnba.com /lynx   (367 words)

  
 Wolf Trust - Eurasian Lynx
Lynx are well adapted to live in forest and prey on forest dwelling animals.
Lynx should not be unduly sensitive to big shifts in climate because the species is well adapted to cold climes (see map of lynx distribution).
The lynx researchers argue that, since British lynx lived into the historic period, man is a more likely cause for their extinction.
www.wolftrust.org.uk /lynx.html   (678 words)

  
 Canadian Lynx
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)

  
 Canadian Lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Canadian lynx is a large cat with a powerful body, short, sturdy legs, and a very short tail.
Its coat is yellowish-brown fading to white on its undersides, and may be spotted with dark brown: the presence of spots and the spotting pattern varies considerably between subspecies.
The Canadian lynx may be found in the pine forests and thick scrub south of the arctic in North America, where it hunts by night, from the ground, and seeks rodents, birds, fish, small deer, goats, and sheep.
www.tigertouch.org /cats/canadianlynx.html   (98 words)

  
 Lynx Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lynx is a text browser for the World Wide Web.
Lynx 2.8.5 runs on Un*x, VMS, Windows 95/98/NT, DOS386+ but not 3.1, 3.11, or OS/2 EMX.
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)

  
 WWF - Iberian lynx   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Iberian lynx is a relative species of the Eurasian lynx, the Canada lynx and the North American bobcat.
The Iberian lynx is heavily spotted and weighs about half as much as the Eurasian species, with long legs and a very short tail with a fl tip.
Iberian lynx displace and kill other carnivores - including foxes, Egyptian mongooses, and feral cats and dogs - to ensure sufficient supplies of rabbit populations and to protect their offspring.
www.panda.org /about_wwf/what_we_do/species/our_solutions/priority_species/iberian_lynx/index.cfm   (534 words)

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