Lynx Just Your Normal House Cat

Power Point by: Davis

Introduction Lynx’s scientific name is Lynx

Canadensis Lynx are considered mammals

Physical Features

They have sharp claws to catch their pray

They also have a thick fur coat to protect them from the cold

They can be brown, grey, and brownish grey

Soft padding on their feet Ears stick up It looks like they have a

beard on both sides of their face

More Physical Features They have

whiskers Big, sharp feline

teeth-cat like teeth Eyes are like cats

Babies Lynx babies are born with

their eyes closed and their ears down so they can’t hear or see

They are smaller than the palm of a human hand

They weigh less than a pound

Mother Lynx can have one or two kittens at a time

Lifespan

Lynx can live up to be 15 or 10 years old

They are not endangered

Prey

Lynx predators are a mountain lion, a fox, and some people kill it for its fur

They are predators to mice , voles , squirrels , grouse , snowshoe hares and caribou calves

Food They are carnivores They eat dead deer, mice, voles, baby

caribou, squirrels , and grouse They sneak up on prey They have soft padded feet that helps

them be quiet They pounce on their prey very quickly

Habitat and Climate

Behavior

The Lynx feel like they are divorced with their wife after awhile

They are very secretive They are solitary It is hard to see a Lynx They are as stealthy as a ninja

Physical Adaptations They have black tufts on top of their hair

that helps them hear very soft sounds They have sharp claws for hunting They also have a thick fur coat of warm

fur to protect them from the cold

Behavioral Adaptations The parents split up after two years of

age. This means they can hunt alone and get food just for themselves

They are quiet so their prey cannot hear them

They hide leftover meat so they don’t starve

They are nocturnal so they can catch their prey at night

Physiological Adaptations Their weight is spread out for balance They have excellent eye sight to look

through bushes They have long legs and bones that help

them walk through snow.

Fun Facts

They are considered an adult when they are two

They divorce when they have their babies-they don’t stay with their mates.