CANADIAN LYNX

With a dense silvery-brown coat, ruffed face and tufted ears, the Canada lynx resembles the other species of the mid-sized Lynx genus. It is slightly larger than the bobcat, with which it shares parts of its range, and over twice the size of the domestic cat. The Canada lynx is a medium-sized cat, similar in many ways to the bobcat. This lynx is between 80 and 100 centimeters (31 and 39 in) in head-and-body length, stands 48–56 centimeters (19–22 in) tall at the shoulder and weighs 5–18 kilograms (11–40 lb). Physical proportions do not vary significantly across its range. The Canada lynx is sexually dimorphic, with males larger and heavier than females. Like the bobcat, the Canada lynx has forelimbs shorter than the hindlimbs, so that the back appears to be sloping downward. The stubby tail, typical of lynxes, measures 5–15 centimeters (2.0–5.9 in). Lynxes are good swimmers. Since the aurora, they have ceased being only about at night however and may be seen during the day. Canada lynxes are primarily solitary, with minimal social interaction except for the mother-offspring bond and the temporary association between males and females during the mating season. They have become more human aggressive during the day - however pose on a whole very little threat.

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