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Sign in to saveA lynx ( ; : lynx or lynxes) is any of the four extant species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx and the bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. The name originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word (), derived from the Indo-European root (, ), in reference to the luminescence of its reflective eyes.
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A lynx is a medium-sized wild cat that belongs to a genus with four living species: the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx, and bobcat. The name comes from ancient Greek and Latin words that refer to the bright, reflective quality of the lynx's eyes.
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13 sectionsContents
- Appearance
- Species
- Eurasian lynx
- Canada lynx
- Iberian lynx
- Bobcat
- Behavior and diet
- Distribution and habitat
- Europe and Asia
- North America
- See also
- References
- External links
A lynx ( ; : lynx or lynxes) is any of the four extant species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx and the bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. The name originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word (), derived from the Indo-European root (, ), in reference to the luminescence of its reflective eyes.
== Appearance == thumb|Profile view of a lynx Lynx have a short tail, characteristic tufts of black hair on the tips of their ears, large, padded paws for walking on snow and long whiskers on the face. Under their neck, they have a ruff, which has black bars resembling a bow tie, although this is often not visible.