The Canada Lynx is a rare feline which resembles other species of the mid-sized Lynx genus.

The Canada Lynx can be found within Tundra, rocky areas or forest regions within Canada, Alaska and small parts of Northern USA. These Lynx's are more often in forest areas but can also be found in Tundra and rocky areas.

Typically they're larger than a Bobcat and twice the size of a domestic cat.

The appearance of a Canada Lynx is similar to that of a Eurasian lynx. The feline has broad paws and long legs which make walking through snow easier. They have a dense silvery-brown coat for warmth, ruffed face and tufted ears.

Canada Lynx's have an average weight of 8 to 11 kg (18 to 24 lb), average 80 to 105 cm (31 to 41 in) in length, and have an average shoulder height of 48 to 56 cm (19 to 22 in). Males are larger than females.

The Canada Lynx is a carnivorous predator; it has four long canines for puncturing and gripping its prey. These canines have nerves which allow the Lynx to feel where it's biting its prey. It has four carnassials that cut meat into small pieces and it chews the meat with its head to the side.

The Canada lynx is a secretive and mostly nocturnal animal, although it may be active at any time of day. They're also very capable swimmers. They hunt mostly Snowshoe Hares, cousins of the Artic Hare.

It became extinct in Colorado in the 1970s, however were reintroduced back into the area successfully.

 

They're currently listed as "threatened" in most areas by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, however are of "least concern" in others.