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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.