Wildlife of the World
Puzzle 32 · Northern Forests and Grasslands · Page 53 in print
Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian lynx has broad, fur-covered paws that help it travel through deep snow; this solitary hunter uses keen sight and hearing to locate prey in northern forests.
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A Eurasian lynx sits on snow with its ear tufts raised.
Species reference for Eurasian Lynx. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
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A Eurasian lynx stands in a woodland setting.
Species reference for Eurasian Lynx. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
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Bobbed Tail
The tail is short with a solid black tip.
Carpathians
A lynx subspecies lives in the Carpathian Mountains.
Chamois
A goat-like mountain animal it hunts.
Chamois make up much of the diet.
Facial Ruff
The flared fur around its face.
A prominently flared facial ruff is characteristic.
Fur Paws
The paws are large and fur-covered, helping the lynx move through deep snow.
Hare
The lynx supplements its diet with rabbits and hares.
Hearing
Keen hearing helps the lynx locate prey.
Hollow Log
Females den their kittens in a hollow log or crevice.
Kitten
A litter holds one to five kittens.
Lynx
The Eurasian lynx is solitary apart from mother and cubs.
Red Foxes
The lynx also eats red foxes.
Roe Deer
Small ungulates such as roe deer make up most of the diet.
Sight
Keen eyesight helps the lynx locate prey.
Tufts
Black tufts at the tips of the ears are characteristic.
Sources
- Eurasian Lynxanimaldiversity.org