★ A Lynx is a wild cat found mostly in the parts of Europe, Asia and North America.The word Lynx is derived from the Greek word meaning 'to shine' and is a reference to the cat's bright eyes.
★ This feline genus has four sub-species namely Eurasian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Iberian Lynx and the Bobcat.
★ Due to cold environment, they have evolved into having long hair.
★ Lynx cats are made distinct and beautiful by their unique physical appearance - including short tails, prominent neck ruffs and long tufted ears.
★ Iberian Lynx are present in Spain and are amongst the most endangered of all wild cats.
★ Once, a major target for fur, today hunting of lynx is outlawed in most of their natural habitats and there are signs of recovery in numbers of some of the lynx species.
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