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Lynx (Lynx canadensis)

August 24, 2017 by

Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis) - captive adult male (4 yrs old)Common Name: Lynx

Scientific Name: Lynx canadensis

Habitat: Coniferous forests.

Diet: Carnivorous, feeding especially on snowshoe hares.

Interesting Facts:
Although there are records of lynx in the Commonwealth, it is believed that all are cases of this predator temporarily expanding its range due to low prey densities further north.

Further Reading:
A detailed account of the occurrence of the lynx in Pennsylvania can be found in Williams, S. L., S. B. McLaren, and M. A. Burgwin. 1985. “Paleo-archaeological and historical records of selected Pennsylvania mammals.” Annals of Carnegie Museum, 54(4): 77–188.

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