Eurasian Lynx

Eurasian Lynx is called as Lynx Lynx. it is a intermediate size wild cat. Lynx cats are native to the forest regions in Europe and Siberia. Lynx are highly predators.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Lynx
Species: L. lynx
Binomial name: Lynx lynx

Description

The Eurasian lynx is the biggest wild cat of all the lynxes. Their length is 81 to 129 cm and weights about 18 kg sometimes the male can up to 30kg. The Lynx grey to reddish color black spots. They have long legs and large feet which allows them to travel in deep snow. Lynx are shy cats. They can run quickly only for a short distance. The normal life span of the Eurasian Lynx is 20 years.