The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a medium-sized wild cat that inhabits vast areas of North America. Its natural habitat primarily includes dense boreal forests in Canada and the northern parts of the United States, such as Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Lakes region. It can also be found in subtropical areas where suitable climate conditions and food availability exist.
- Behavior – solitary and territorial; marks its territory with urine and scratches on trees
- Habitat – boreal forests of northern North America, including Canada, Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Lakes region
- Coat – seasonal variation; reddish-brown in summer, gray or gray-brown in winter; spots on the belly and inner sides of the legs
- Hunting technique – ambush predator; approaches prey quietly and cautiously; mainly hunts small mammals, especially hares
- Lifestyle – nocturnal and solitary; mainly active after dusk; lives up to around 15 years in the wild
