Canada Lynx
Taxonomic Name: Lynx canadensis
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
Diet: Hares and other small mammals or birds
Size: Height at shoulder: 48 - 60 cm
Weight: 8 - 14 kg
Longevity in the Wild: Up to 15 years
Fun Fact: Snowshoe hares are the most important food source for Canada Lynx! They are so reliant on hares for food, that when hare populations are high the lynx population grows too - and when the hare population is low, the lynx population drops.
You can find the Zoo's Canada Lynx in the Boreal area!