Canada lynx

The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) is related to the Eurasian lynx and inhabits Canada, Alaska and parts of the northern United States.  It is larger than a bobcat and has prominent ear tufts.

THe Canada lynx is a specialist predator and feeds almost exclusively on snowshoe hares

Numbers of the lynx have declined due to habitat loss as well as over-trapping.  The lynx was designated threatened in the lower 48 states in March, 2000. 

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