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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 lynx inhabits the high altitude forests with dense cover of shrubs, reeds and grass.
As of 2003, the Canada Lynx is being reintroduced to Colorado.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lynx   (324 words)

  
 Lynx rufus - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Lynx rufus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Wild cat Lynx rufus living in a variety of habitats from southern Canada through to southern Mexico.
It is similar to the lynx, but only 75 cm/2.5 ft long, with reddish fur and less well-developed ear tufts.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Lynx+rufus   (98 words)

  
 * Lynx - (Animals): Definition
The lynx (Felis lynx or Lynx lynx) is a fierce that lives deep in pine forests and thick scrub of North America and Eurasia.
Lynx have also been victims of hunters.  Some of these hunters may have been after the fur of a lynx, and others may have been hunting for the sport.  Although the hunting of lynx became illegal, there have been some unbearable findings...
The Bobcat, Lynx rufus, is found in non-aquatic habitats throughout the state.
en.mimi.hu /animals/lynx.html   (1203 words)

  
 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS: Rufus Lynx Greatest Feats
Rufus Lynx was adopted by the Charlotte Bobcats on November 1, 2003, in front of 5,000 fans at the Charlotte Coliseum.
Rufus Lynx has been quite busy since being adopted by the Bobcats, appearing at Charlotte-based community functions and special arrangements, including various reading programs at local elementary schools.
Rufus Lynx was a hit during the celebrity game as he climbed into the basket to deflect would-be shooting attempts.
www.finals.com /bobcats/rufus_greatest_feats.html   (374 words)

  
 Lynx Roux   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lynx rufus Le lynx roux s'apparente au loup-cervier par son aspect.
Le lynx roux, le loup-cervier et le couguar sont au nombre des prédateurs du renard roux.
bobcat, lynx roux, lince rojo; gato montés LAm?; gato rabón, Lynx rufus; formerly Felis rufa.
www.specieslist.com /endangered/common_name/L/Lynx_Roux.shtml   (2587 words)

  
 Bobcat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bobcat (Lynx rufus, or Felis rufus) is a small wild cat indigenous to North America.
They have reddish-brown or yellowish-brown coats that are streaked with fl or dark brown and have prominent, pointed ears with a tuft of fl hair at the tip.
Unlike the larger Canada Lynx, which they resemble, bobcats are often highly adaptable to human-caused changes in environmental conditions; some biologists believe that there are more bobcats in the United States today than in colonial times.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bobcat_(mammal)   (482 words)

  
 Biogeography of Bobcat, (Lynx rufus)
Lynx rufus, the bobcat of North America, is a beautiful carnivore approximately twice the size of a house cat (DiSilvester 1987).
Lynx rufus is found in a wide variety of habitats – in rim rock and chaparral country of the arid west and in forests of the east and temperate north (DiSilvester 1987).
Lynx rufus populations were adversely affected in the 1970’s due to the fur trade agreement in 1973 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that provided protection to other cats –; the cheetah, leopard, jaguar, and ocelot.
bss.sfsu.edu /geog/bholzman/courses/Fall00Projects/lynxrufus.html   (1333 words)

  
 * Bobcat - (Animals): Definition
The bobcat, Lynx rufus, is a mammal in the cat family, Felidae, order Carnivora.
Bobcats are closely related to the lynx; however, it is half the size of the Canadian lynx.
The bobcat, F. rufus, also known as bay lynx or wildcat, is a small North American lynx found in thickets, swamps, and rocky areas from the S of Canada to central Mexico...
en.mimi.hu /animals/bobcat.html   (1154 words)

  
 Lynx rufus - ADW: Lynx rufus: Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Lynx lynx Lynx canadensis Lynx pardinus Lynx rufus.
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) in rocky canyon by EyeWire (Photodisc).
Bobcat Lynx rufus (Schreber) There are two subspecies in Kansas, Lynx rufus baileyi Merriam in the west and L. rufus rufus (Schreber) in the east.
ducati-monster.qianbaidai.com /pqbd/ducati-monster-lynx-rufus.html   (229 words)

  
 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS: Rufus Lynx Home Page
Charlotte Bobcats mascot Rufus Lynx uses all of his natural-born talent to entertain, excite and amaze fans of all ages with his unique brand of high-flying, slam-dunking action.
And though his family of lynx rufus (he took Latin in school and told us that’s what bobcats are called) is the most widespread wild cat in the state, Rufus Lynx is unique.
Nocturnal by nature, Rufus Lynx is both cool and comfortable as he wears his shades all day long.
www.nba.com /bobcats/rufus_lynx.html   (443 words)

  
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Bubenik, A. Impact of lynx Lynx lynx L and wolf Canis lupus L. on population structure of roe deer and red deer.
Foraging by lynx and its role in ungulate mortality: the local (Bialowieza Forest) and the Palaearctic viewpoint.
The ecology of the lynx (Lynx canadensis) on Cape Breton Island.
home.pacifier.com /~jtsmith/CB-STUDY.HTM   (1150 words)

  
 Digimorph - Lynx rufus (bobcat) - female
Lynx rufus, the bobcat, inhabits a variety of environments from northern boreal coniferous forest to coastal swamps and southwestern scrub and deserts.
Lynx rufus preys upon small vertebrates, primarily lagomorphs and rodents.
Lynx rufus is listed on CITES Appendix II, and endangered status has been given to one of the Mexican subspecies, L.
www.digimorph.org /specimens/Lynx_rufus/female   (620 words)

  
 Bobcat - 'Rufus'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rufus is a Bobcat, and weighs about 19 pounds.
The Bobcat, although it does not bear the family name, is a distinct species in the Lynx genus.
In comparison with the Canadian Lynx the Bobcat is generally smaller and it can be differentiated from the Lynx in a number of ways.
www.kirshner.org /animals/rufus.php   (265 words)

  
 Bobcat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In comparison with the canadian lynx the bobcat is generally smaller and although it shares many of the common lynx characteristics, it can be differentiated from the lynx in a number of ways.
However, unlike the canadan lynx, which almost exclusively hunts the snowshoe hare, the bobcat will commonly switch prey species when its preferred source of food is unavailable.
Despite its smaller size, the bobcat is also thought to be more aggressive than the lynx and in areas where their ranges meet, such as on the Cape Breton Island of Nova Scotia, the Bobcat has displaced the lynx from much of the island.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/plaza/abf90/bobcat.htm   (602 words)

  
 eNature: FieldGuides: Species Detail
It is possible that human disturbance in Lynx habitat has driven it out of some parts of the U.S., but there is no conclusive evidence of this.
The Lynx also eats birds, meadow voles, the remains of dead Moose and Caribou, and occasionally small, winter-weakened deer, Caribou, or sheep, especially when the snow is deep.
Lynx often urinate on stumps or bushes, which is suggestive of territorial marking, but little is known of territoriality in this cat.
www.enature.com /fieldguide/showSpeciesRECNUM.asp?recnum=MA0016   (661 words)

  
 Lynx rufus | TutorGig.co.uk Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In the United States the name wild cat is commonly applied to the bay lynx (Lynx rufus).
The larger felines, such as the lion, tiger, leopard, and cougar, are often referred to as cats, and sometimes as big cats.
Lynx rufus n : small lynx of North America [syn: bobcat, bay lynx]
www.tutorgig.co.uk /dict.jsp?keywords=Lynx+rufus   (716 words)

  
 Lioncrusher's Domain -- Bobcat (Lynx rufus) facts and pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The bobcat can also be distinguished from the lynx by the markings on its tail; whereas the lynx has a fl tip to its tail that goes completely around its tail, the bobcat's had a white underside with the coloration and markings on the top half.
They are not entirely dependent upon the snowshoe hair as the Canadian lynx is, although they do prefer to feed on the hare.
Despite its smaller size, the bobcat is generally more aggressive than the lynx, and are relatively hard to tame.
www.lioncrusher.com /animal.asp?animal=41   (818 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.
Lynx rufus fasciatus now is one of twelve subspecies of L.
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)

  
 Charlotte Bobcats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bobcat (Felis Rufus or Lynx Rufus) Pictures of what bobcats look like, what they hunt, and further information on baby bobcats.
Animal Tracks - Bobcat (Felis Rufus) Natural history of bobcats, pictures of their footprints, and an author's personal notes about these mammals.
Bobcat (Felis rufus or Lynx rufus) Photos and sounds of bobcats, description of bobcats and their habits.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Charlotte_Bobcats.html   (452 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Animalia: Chordata: Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae: Lynx: Bobcat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bobcat (Felis rufus or Lynx rufus) - Photos and sounds of bobcats, description of bobcats and their habits.
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) - Biology, behavior, habitat, population and protection status of the bobcat.
Lynx rufus - USDA Forest Service's information about bobcats, describing biology, habitat, distribution, references, and an article on how the bobcat is affected by wildfires.
dmoz.org /Science/Biology/Flora_and_Fauna/Animalia/Chordata/Mammalia/Carnivora/Felidae/Lynx/Bobcat   (181 words)

  
 Bobcat biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
There are few Bobcats in Canada, which is the primary habitat of the related Canada Lynx.
Unlike the Canadian Lynx, which they resemble, bobcats are often highly adaptable to human-caused changes in environmental conditions; some biologists believe that there are more bobcats in the United States today than in colonial times.
Bobcats are carnivores that typically hunt wild rabbits, hares, and rodents, but will also attempt to hunt the larger deer in winter months when other food is scarce.
bobcat.biography.ms   (377 words)

  
 Bobcat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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.
The bobcat is a member of the lynx family and owes its name to its characteristic stumpy tail.
www.bigcats.org /abc/identification/bobcat.html   (397 words)

  
 Lynx
Canadian Lynx, Lynx lynx canadensis or Lynx canadensis
Lynx web browser, a text-based web browser commonly found on Unix workstations.
Lynx is also a popular brand of deodorant
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/l/ly/lynx.html   (189 words)

  
 BOBCAT FOSSIL VERTEBRA
This is an amazingly INTACT thoracic vertebra from the North American Bobcat, Lynx rufus.
Despite its delicate nature, it was protected deep within a Pleistocene gravel bed of the Suwannee River and survived serious and typical breakage.
Lynx rufus in the Southern U.S. produces two litters annually.
www.paleodirect.com /lm47-002.htm   (413 words)

  
 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS: Rufus Lynx Selected As Name For Charlotte Bobcats New Team Mascot
The Charlotte Bobcats selected Rufus Lynx as the name for the team’s new mascot, it was announced today by Ed Tapscott, Bobcats executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Rufus Lynx has other ties to the Bobcats as the scientific name for bobcat is Lynx Rufus.
Organizations wishing to schedule Rufus Lynx for an event or function should call the Bobcats at (704) 424-4131.
www.nba.com /bobcats/rufus.html   (295 words)

  
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The bobcat, sometimes referred to as red lynx, is the smallest member of the lynx group, standing 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing 15 to 30 pounds.
Bobcat size varies greatly over is geographical range with the smaller stature and lighter coloration occuring toward the southern extent of its range.
The bobcat is the only species of lynx to have a white tip on its six inch tail, giving the animal its name.
home.globalcrossing.net /~brendel/bobcat.html   (495 words)

  
 Lynx rufus - CSG Species Accounts: Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Home Range Size of the Bobcat (Lynx rufus) in Missouri.
The bobcat Lynx rufus was once widespread across Missouri and the Midwest,
Lynx rufus Similar in appearance to the lynx, the bobcat ranges across southern Canada.
lynx-rufus.yourinfoworld.com   (154 words)

  
 Blynx, the animal - WHTC Nature Almanac
The fact that they could possibly interbreed was hardly surprising since for thousands of years humans have been genetically engineering a specific farm animal - a cross between a donkey and a horse - the mule.
But apparently the Lynx and the Bobcat were more closely related than anyone thought, and they did it (apparently) without the help of our own meddlesome species.
She asked me if Lynx were native here since she knew (from personal experience and observation of numerous Bobcats) that it was no Bobcat but it also didn't sound like a Lynx since she specifically mentioned it was spotted.
www.naturealmanac.com /archive/cougar/blynx.html   (600 words)

  
 Bobcat
They are often confused with their larger feline cousin the Lynx, but can be easily distinguished by their tail tips.
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.
For zoogeographic exhibits, the TAG suggests that institutions consider exhibiting Canadian lynx, rather than bobcats.
www.bigcatrescue.org /bobcat.htm   (949 words)

  
 Comprehensive Report Species - Lynx rufus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Knick, S.T. Ecology of bobcats relative to exploitation and a prey decline in Southeastern Idaho.
Notes on the Bobcats (Lynx rufus) of Eastern North America with the Description of a New Race.
Morphologic variation of the bobcat (Felis rufus) in the eastern United States and its association with selected environmental variables.
natureserve.org /explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=LYNX+RUFUS   (2962 words)

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