The Canada Lynx is on the U.S. Endangered Species List and classified as threatened in the lower 48 where it was always rare because its primary prey, the snowshoe hare, is mostly found in Canada and Alaska. Canada Lynx are light gray, with scattered brown to black hair, cinnamon colored underparts and short tails. Males are larger than females, with weights ranging from 11 to 40 pounds.
Canada Lynx are found in Alaska, northern states, parts of the Rocky Mountains, and New England living in coniferous forests, bogs, and swamps. During the day, Canada Lynx rest in cover. They climb trees and often leap down onto prey including snowshoe hares, birds, and voles. They will also eat larger dead animals, or take weakened deer, caribou, or sheep. They pose little threat to humans or domestic animals. Wolves and mountain lions will prey on Canada Lynx. They breed in March or April, producing one litter of 3 to 4 young.
