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  1. Lynx - Wikipedia

    The lynx's colouring, fur length and paw size vary according to the climate in their range. In the Southwestern United States, they are short-haired, dark in colour and their paws are smaller …

  2. Lynx | Description, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Most lynx range in size from about 80 to 120 cm (about 32 to 47 inches) long, without the 10- to 20-cm (4- to 8-inch) tail, and stand about 60 cm (24 inches) tall at the shoulder.

  3. Lynx Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS

    Apr 21, 2020 · Iberian lynx are 33 to 43 inches long. And the largest is the Eurasian lynx, weighing 40 to 66 pounds from 32 to 51 inches long. Appearance varies on the species of …

  4. How Big Is A Lynx Compared to Other Cats? - A-Z Animals

    Apr 20, 2023 · The average lynx can weigh anywhere from 18 to 66 pounds and measure from 2.5 to 4.3 feet long as an adult. The bobcat and the Canada lynx are the smallest species …

  5. Lynx, facts and information | National Geographic

    Apr 11, 2010 · Lynxes are medium-size, solitary wildcats that roam the forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. While their name comes from a Greek word meaning “ to shine ”—because …

  6. Lynx (Lynx canadensis) | Minnesota Mammals - University of …

    Size: Lynx are larger than bobcats. Measurements from Minnesota are from Hazard (1982) and from the Eastern United States are from Hamilton and Whitaker (1998). Total length ranged …

  7. Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) - worldlandtrust.org

    The Eurasian Lynx is the largest of the four lynx species, generally weighing in at 18-36 kg, reaching lengths of 70-130 cm and standing 60-71 cm tall at the shoulder. All lynx can be …

  8. How Many Different Species of Lynx Are There? - Biology Insights

    Aug 17, 2025 · It is a medium-sized cat, weighing between 5 and 17 kg (11 and 37 lb) and standing 48 to 56 cm (19 to 22 in) tall at the shoulder. This species is known for its long, dense …

  9. Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

    With grizzled gray fur, lynx are similar to bobcats (Lynx rufus) in size and appearance. With its large feet and long hind legs, the lynx is highly adapted to hunting its primary prey, the …

  10. Small Cat Spotlight: What’s a Lynx? - Panthera

    Jun 11, 2025 · The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is the planet’s largest small cat, on average, and can weigh over 60 pounds (27 kg). Like their Canadian counterparts, Eurasian lynxes have long …