Lynx (Lynx lynx) The lynx has lived in Sweden since the ice age. Today there are 1 000-1 500 lynx in Sweden. Lynx are diivided into three subspecies - Spanish lynx (Spain, Portugal), Canadian lynx (North America) and Eurasian lynx (Europe and Asia) - and live in large parts of the northern hemisphere. Its tail - with a black tip - and its head - with white ear patches and eye borders - are distinct "signal spots". The lynx also has scent glands at its cheeks and on its paws, supplementing its urine markings as scent sources. A grown-up lynx eats about one kilo of meat per day. In our country the lynx preys mainly on hares and roe deer, especially in the winter.
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Order: Predators (Carnivora)
Family: Cats (Felidae)
Weight: Males 20-35 kilos
Females: 15-25 kilos
Life span: Up to 20 years
Gestation period: 68-70 days
Kittens: Are born in the lair in May-June, in most cases 2-3, which are blind at birth and weigh ca 0.3 kilos.
Distribution map, Lynx 2004
This is the main area of distribution for the lynx.
Local deviations may occur.
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