Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

The Eurasian lynx is a large lynx whose prey can be substantially bigger than the rabbits and hares associated with some other lynx species. It occupies a broad range of wooded and mountainous environments.

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Eukaryota domain
Opisthokonta clade
Metazoa kingdom
Eumetazoa clade
Bilateria clade
Deuterostomia clade
Chordata phylum
Craniata subphylum
Vertebrata clade
Gnathostomata clade
Teleostomi clade
Euteleostomi clade
Sarcopterygii superclass
Dipnotetrapodomorpha clade
Tetrapoda clade
Amniota clade
Mammalia class
Theria clade
Eutheria clade
Boreoeutheria clade
Laurasiatheria superorder
Carnivora order
Feliformia suborder
Felidae family
Felinae subfamily
Lynx genus
Lynx lynx species

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Physical traits

Ear tufts, long legs, a short tail and variable coat markings identify the lynx form.

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Habitat and range

Forests, mountain woodland and some more open rocky habitats can be used where prey and cover are suitable.

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Diet and nutrition

Small ungulates are important prey in many areas. Diet varies geographically rather than following one fixed prey list.

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Behavior and activity

Individuals are mainly solitary, with enduring family associations centered on mothers and dependent young. Cover is used for resting and approaching prey.

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Geographic distribution

The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Afghanistan, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Bhutan?, Greece?, Kosovo?, Moldova?, Montenegro?, Serbia?.

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