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lynx rufus

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Field Notes

Description:

Canada Bobcat or Canada Lynx?

Habitat:

Open field, lives near Riparian area.

Notes:

I was convinced this was a Bobcat for a long time, but now people are suggesting Canada Lynx, which is it?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
injica
Oh that is so cute <3
MartinUrban
... the front leg markings are characteristic and as it seems to be a little smaller - so I guess these are bobcats ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_rufus . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_lynx
Mandy Hollman
Beautiful kitty! You're so lucky to see one in the wild. I'm thinking Lynx too, bc of the ear tufts.
AnthonyJ.Francher
So this is most likely a Canada Lynx? I knew it belonged to the Canada family for either Bobcat or Lynx, but was unsure of Lynx or not. What did you base it on, the tail, coloring, ears and black nose? thanks
MartinUrban
according to the fur-markings it probably is a canadian one -> compare: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_rufus . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_lynx
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PublishedApril 14, 2013

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