A lynx is a medium-sized wild cat characterized by brown or reddish fur—sometimes with dark spots—tufted ears, and a short “bobbed” tail. Belonging to the genus Lynx in the family Felidae, it comprises four extant species: Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), and bobcat (Lynx rufus).
Description
Lynx lynx, also known as the Eurasian lynx, is the largest species in the lynx genus. It is widely distributed across Europe, Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, and parts of China. It has a robust body, a short tail, and distinctive black tufts on its ears. Its coat changes seasonally—thicker and grayish in winter, and shorter with a reddish-brown tone in summer. The Eurasian lynx is a solitary predator that mainly hunts hares, birds, and medium-sized ungulates.