Lynx - Wikipedia
WEBA lynx (/ l ɪ ŋ k s / links; [4] pl.: lynx or lynxes [5]) is any of the four extant species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx and the bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx.
Lynx Cats - Key Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
WEBLynx is the name given to four wild cats from the felidae family. The four species of lynx are: the Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis), Eurasian (or Siberian) Lynx (Lynx lynx), Bobcat (Lynx rufus) also known as the wildcat and the …
Lynx | Description, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Lynx, any of four species of short-tailed cats (family Felidae) found in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. The Canada lynx and the bobcat live in North America. The Eurasian lynx and Iberian lynx are their Eurasian counterparts.
Lynx, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBApr 11, 2010 · Lynxes are medium-size, solitary wildcats that roam the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. While their name comes from a Greek word meaning “ to shine ”—because of their reflective...
Facts About Bobcats & Other Lynx | Live Science
WEBAug 5, 2014 · Lynx are cats that are related to tigers, lions, domestic cats, jaguars and other members of the Felidae family, according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). There are four...
Lynx Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
WEBApr 21, 2020 · Lynx: mammals of the family Felidae. They are considered a medium-sized cat. Kingdom: | Animalia. Phylum: | Chordata. Class: | Mammalia. Order: | Carnivora. Family: | Felidae. Genus: | Lynx.
What's the Difference Between a Bobcat and a Lynx?
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Both lynx and bobcats belong to the same Lynx genus. Bobcats are the smallest cats in the species with stubby tails and distinct dark strips on the forelegs and tail. Lynx are larger and have a tuft of dark hair on the tips of their ears. Lynx have longer legs and bigger paws.
Types of Lynx Cats - A-Z Animals
WEBOct 23, 2022 · What are some types of lynx cats? We've done the research! Jump in to read about four types of lynx cats and where they're found!
Tracking the Elusive Lynx | Smithsonian
WEBRare and maddeningly elusive, the “ghost cat” tries to give scientists the slip high in the mountains of Montana. Abigail Tucker. February 2011. Seldom-seen rulers of their wintry domain, lynx...
Lynx and Bobcat - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBCLASS: Mammalia (Mammals) ORDER: Carnivora. FAMILY: Felidae. GENUS: Lynx. SPECIES: lynx (Eurasian lynx), pardinus (Spanish lynx), canadensis (Canadian lynx), rufus (bobcat) ABOUT. The lynx is known by the tuft of black hair on the tips of its ears and its short or bobbed tail.