Canadian Lynx

A Canadian lynx.

Scientific name: Lynx canadensis

Well-adapted to cold northern forests, these secretive, solitary hunters are rarely encountered by people. Recognisable by their tufted ears, Canada lynx rely on their sharp hearing and vision to find snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus),their main prey. The lynx’s wide, padded paws act like snowshoes, helping them to silently stalk their next meal.

Amazing ability: Moving quickly and quietly over deep snow to catch snowshoe hares

Where to find them: The cold forests of Canada and the northern United States