Lynx

Euraziatische lynx of Los (Lynx lynx) Dierenrijk, Nuenen, The Netherlands Conservation status: Least concern

With a relatively short body, small tail and long legs, the Canada lynx is one of the most adorable fluffs. They may look like a cousin of your housecat, but make no mistake — these boreal predators are pretty wild. The Canada lynx lives in forested areas and like making their dens underneath fallen trees, tree stumps, rock ledges or thick bushes. They are territorial animals, and males usually live alone.

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Its of course a captive one sadly, though it is the male of a regular breeding pair so they must feel settled to breed. There is talk of re introduction of lynx in to remote areas, and being a particular favourite of mine I would love to see that, but I fear its all hot air, it will never happen!!!! The fact that they were here and we wiped them out centuries ago means we could legally re introduce them, but as with so many species, the authorities take far more notice of the whinging…

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Last week me & our tour group (Lead by jkwildimages.co.uk/) had what I'm sure must be an unprecedented close Iberian lynx encounter. It happened whilst we were 3 days deep into our 5 day trip searching for them. We had two young males literally walk out right in front of us, totally unfazed by our presence, they slowly checked us out even posing for a few epic photos! I can honestly say I've never taken a photo under so much pressure! Feeling fear, utter admiration, and euphoria all at the…

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