Canadian Lynx

Canadian Lynx. Felis lynx canadensis. , This Canadian subspecies of the lynx is found throughout southern Canada and into the northern U.S. Lynch have been reintroduced in Europe and the U.S., repopulating many areas. , Range: Northern Regions of North America, Lynx or Bobcat? , Although similar, the lynx and bobcat are two distinct species. The North American lynx is found in northern forests of the U.S. and Canada; the bobcat is found in U.S. swamps, forests and deserts. The lynx's long legs and large paws help in heavy snow. the bobcat has a compact body., Rubbing Posts and WCS Research in the Field , WCS field researcher John Weaver uses a scented carpet pad to determine the number of cats in an area. The "scratching post" obtains hair samples from elusive carnivores, such as the lynx allowing Dr. Weaver to analyze DNA., Lynx and Snowshoe Hare , Records from fur traders show that the populations of lynx and their favorite prey, the snowshoe hare, have increased and decreased in close relationships throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.