The lynx is a medium-sized beast.


The weight is about 25-55kg, and the body length is about 80-130CM.


The fur on its back is the thickest, with spots or stripes attached to it in varying degrees, which is conducive to its predation.


In the dark years after the Middle Ages, lynxes were widely hunted by humans as pests in Europe.


At the time, in addition to being considered a threat to livestock, they were also considered symbols of the devil.


In order to avoid inexplicable suppression by humans, these timid animals constantly hide in higher mountains and deeper forests.


By the 19th century, the lynx was completely extinct in many European countries.


At present, it is widely distributed and resistant to humans, and there is basically no risk in the distribution area.


1.The survivability of the lynx


It has a strong anti-starvation ability, and it can stay quietly in one place for several days, not afraid of severe cold.


The lynx is not as famous as the big cats such as tigers and lions, but in terms of survivability, the lynx is no less than a tiger lion, or even a tiger lion.


Is a well-deserved master of natural survival.


2.Weight


Bobcats weigh about 4-8 kg.


3.External features


The appearance of the lynx is easy to identify, with distinctive features, gray-brown or sand-yellow back, long and long body hair, and rich down.


This is actually the result of the evolution of animals according to their environment.


Characteristics of the lynx.


1.Cold resistance


Due to the small vegetation coverage, although the temperature is relatively high during the day, as soon as the sun sets, the temperature will drop rapidly, and sometimes even drop below zero.


As a warm-blooded animal, the lynx is warm-blooded, so its coat plays an important role to ensure its body temperature doesn't drop.


2.Schedule


Affected by environmental factors, bobcats have regular work and rest time.


Sunrise during the day is normal.


If it is a lynx living in a desert, because when the sun rises in the desert, the temperature of the sun directly shining on the surface will become very high, and the lynx's hair is very thick, and it is not easy to go out for food.


And the soles of the feet will be very hot when walking on the road, so generally hide under the rocks during the day to rest, and then come out when it is cold at night.


3.Food


The main food of lynx is snow rabbit and other hares.


So in many places, the number of lynx will fluctuate with the increase or decrease of the number of hares, and there will be a peak every 9 to 10 years.


4.Character


The lynx has a cunning and cautious temperament.


When in danger, it will quickly flee to the tree to hide, and sometimes lie on the ground and play dead to avoid enemy attack and injury.


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