Description
Scientific name: Lynx lynx
Life span: More than 24 years
Eurasian lynx is one of the largest predators that weighs about 18- 36 kg in body weight. They have a body length of 70-131 cm. They exhibit sexual dimorphism. Males are usually larger in size as compared to females. They have thick coats that vary in color. The fur color is rusty yellow or gray in shade. Fur also possesses patterns that may be solid, spotted, and striped in appearance. Their underside is whitish in color. They have long legs that have retractable sharp claws. The face seems round in shape with triangular-shaped ears that have a tuft of dark black hairs. Their paws are covered with fur that helps them to survive in snow and harsh winters.
Native Region/Habitat
Eurasian lynx are native to Europe, Russia, the Tibetan Plateau, and Central Asia. They inhabit rocky hills, wooden areas, and mountain areas.
As Pet
Behavior/Temperament
Eurasian lynx are solitary animals, only maternal and baby relationships persist throughout time. They are quite active during the day and late at night time. When they are not moving about, they spend their days sleeping in trees, long grasses, or under the shelter of dense undergrowth. Despite being mostly terrestrial, they are skilled at swimming and climbing.
Care/Grooming
The Eurasian lynx cat is a creature of exceptional beauty. Keeping a tamed lynx as a pet is challenging. It is still hard to discover this species, which is mostly found in the Northern Hemisphere. They are moderate wild creatures under which there is no regulation authorizing their domestication. This animal will behave almost exactly like a cat when it is a baby. He will behave like a domestic cat—playful and adorable. Due to the substantial difference between such a domesticated animal and a tame animal, there is a considerable probability that if you choose to acquire a lynx house cat, you will rapidly come to regret your decision.
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