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Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

Eurasian Lynx

The Eurasian lynx lives across boreal forests, wooded mountains, and rugged scrublands from Europe into northern and central Asia. It is a solitary ambush predator, using cover, patience, and sudden bursts of speed to catch roe deer, hares, birds, and other mammals. Broad paws help it move over snow, while tufted ears and keen hearing aid hunting in dense forest. Despite its medium size, it can bring down prey much larger than itself with a precise pounce and bite.

Type
Stealth / Fang
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

  1. Eurasian Lynx Cub
  2. Eurasian Lynx

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