Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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 & 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.
Erected by Wildlife Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals
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Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.732′ N, 73° 51.005′ W. Marker was in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It was in Corona. It could be reached from 111th Street north of 51st Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 52-11 111th St, Corona NY 11368, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Our Rescued Eagles (within shouting distance of this marker); What's Amazing about this Aviary? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bison: An American Icon Saved (about 400 feet away); Monk Parakeet
Other markers no longer nearby. WCS In Action: Big Cat Conservation (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Our rescued pumas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Puma (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Puma: The Hunted (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Coyote (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Life and Times of the Coyote (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
