Canadian Lynx

Main Characteristics
The Canadian Lynx is a medium sized cat and they have a body length between 0.8 and 1 m (2.5 - 3.3 ft), a tail length between 5 and 14 cms (2 - 5.5 inches) and they weigh between 8 and 14 Kgs (18 - 31 lbs). They are silver grey/brown in colour.

Habitat
Canadian Lynx are found in the forested areas of Alaska, Canada and northern USA. They are solitary and mainly nocturnal.

Diet

Canadian Lynx mainly feed on rodents, hares and birds.

Breeding

After a gestation period of 63 - 70 days, a litter of 1 - 8 cubs are born. They are weaned at 3 - 5 months old and they reach sexual maturity between 1 and 2 years of age.

Predators
Humans are predators of Canadian Lynx.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Canadian Lynx include:
Lynx canadensis canadensis
Lynx canadensis mollipilosus
Lynx canadensis subsolanus

Interesting Facts

The Canadian Lynx is also known as:
North American Lynx Canada Lynx