Canadian lynx
Lynx canadensis
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
The prey of choice of the Canadian lynx is the snowshoe hare. Therefore, the lynx population follows the hare’s abundance cycle.
Reproduction
Generally, the female is sexually mature at 2 years. Mating occurs between March and April. The 1-4 cubs are born between May and June after a gestation period of 9-10 weeks, and are weaned after 3 months.
Alimentation
Carnivorous, feeding principally on snowshoe hares, but takes many other species of mammals, birds and even fish.
Prédateurs
Beside human, cougar and gray wolf.
Longévité
Up to 15 years in the wild and about 20 years in captivity.
Montagnes rocheuses
Turkey vulture
Bobcat
Wild turkey
Trumpeter swan
Coyote
Cougar
Rocky mountain goat
