| Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis |
Size: 9 kg (20 lbs) males 11 kg (24 lbs).
Habitat: Boreal forest and dense woods within farmland.
Primary prey: Snowshoe hares primarily. Canadian lynx will also take small rodents, squirrels, birds, and juvenile deer and caribou.
Conservation Status: Stable (Vulnerable in some localities).
Principal threats: Excessive hunting.
Distribution: Canadian lynx are found throughout the boreal forest belt of North America, extending southwards to Colorado in the Rocky Mountains.
Notable Features: Although similar in appearance to the bobcat, Canadian lynx have relatively longer legs and larger paws. Their densely furred feet can be up to 10 cm (4 inches) across and acts as snowshoes, allowing the lynx to move more easily in deep snow.
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