… is the smallest of the four lynx species
… Bobcats are found only in North America
… can be identified easily by its short bob-tail
… changes its shelter on a daily basis
… can live up to 15 years

Small Cats - Lynxes

Bobcat

Canada Lynx

Eurasian Lynx

Iberian Lynx

Distribution

■ Historic distribution
■ Present distribution

data receiving ...

≤ 180 lb

≤ 30 lb

Bobcat

Lynx rufus

… is a excellent night hunter with big eyes and super hearing
… specifically has a unique black tail tip and extremely thick fur
… can jump vertically more than 20 feet from a standing position
… has natural snowshoes for feet
… can live up to 20 years

Small Cats - Lynxes

Bobcat

Canada Lynx

Eurasian Lynx

Iberian Lynx

Distribution

■ Possible distribution
■ Present distribution

data receiving ...

≤ 180 lb

≤ 37 lb

Canadian Lynx

Lynx canadensis

… lives in the forests of western Europe, Russia and central Asia
… is the largest of the four lynx species
… prefers boreal forests, taiga, mixed woodlands and mountainous regions
… it is Europe's third largest predator
… lives up to 20 years

Small Cats - Lynxes

Bobcat

Canada Lynx

Eurasian Lynx

Iberian Lynx

Distribution

■ Possible distribution
■ Present distribution

data receiving ...

≤ 180 lb

≤ 99 lb

Eurasian Lynx

Lynx lynx

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… lives in high altitude shrublands across the Iberian Peninsula
… is the rarest of the lynx species and the rarest wild cat on the planet
… it is the world’s second most endangered species
… its main source of food is rabbit
… lives up to 13 years

Small Cats - Lynxes

Bobcat

Canada Lynx

Eurasian Lynx

Iberian Lynx

Distribution

■ Possible distribution
■ Present distribution

data receiving ...

≤ 180 lb

≤ 35 lb

Iberian Lynx

Lynx pardinus