Canada Lynx

Lynx canadensis

Summary 2

The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) or Canadian lynx is a North American mammal of the cat family, Felidae. It is a close relative of the Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx). However, in some characteristics the Canada lynx is more like the bobcat (Lynx rufus) than the Eurasian Lynx. With the recognised subspecies, it ranges across Canada and into Alaska as well as some parts of the northern United States.

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iNat Map

1. kingdom Animals
2. class Mammals
Color black, brown, grey, white
Park Arkansas Headwaters