The North American Lynx (Lynx canadensis)

The North American lynx is the largest species of lynx. They are members of the cat family and one of the bigger North American felines though not as large as the cougar.

Canada lynx by kdee64 (Keith Williams) - Flickr - CC BY 2.0

Four species of lynx

There are four recognised species of lynx world wide. The North American lynx, or Canadian lynx, as it is also known, inhabits Canada, and parts of the USA. The bobcat is found in forests across North America. The Eurasian lynx is found in parts of Europe and much of Asia, and the Iberian lynx of southern Spain.  Read more