Canadian Lynx Lynx canadensis

Canadian Lynx
Canadian Lynx
The Canadian Lynx is native to pine forests of Canada, Alaska and the northern USA, sharing part of the last with the related Bobcat.
Canadian Lynx
Canadian Lynx
The Canadian Lynx is much smaller than the Eurasian Lynx but has similar tufted ears, a short tail and a spotted coat that fades with age. Its forelimbs are shorter than its hind limbs.
Canadian Lynx bow tie The bow tie
Canadian Lynx The ear tufts
Canadian Lynx The large feet for snow walking
It is mainly solitary. Its main diet is the Snowshoe Hare. Kittens have blue eyes.
Canadian Lynx bow tie
Canadian Lynx
Canadian Lynx
They can climb small trees. While the summer coat is reddish brown (earlier rows), the winter coat is thicker and grey (photos above and below).
Canadian Lynx bow tie
Canadian Lynx
Canadian Lynx
A primate-like opposable thumb?
Canadian Lynx bow tie
Canadian Lynx
Canadian Lynx