THE LINCE

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1. LYNX OFFSPRING

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A lynx is among the four species of a medium-sized wild cat. The name lynx comes from Middle English derived from the Indo-European root.

Medium in size, it is in danger of extinction in many areas. In fact, it was a species completely disappeared in Asturias, the birth of three young of the boreal lynx has been announced in Cangas de Narcea that have brought a breeze of joy to a place like this.[1]

 


2. GENDER LYNX

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INFORMATION AND FEATURES

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The lynx is a carnivorous mammal that has four species. These are: the Canadian lynx, the bobcat, the Iberian lynx and the Eurasian or boreal. they vary in terms of their physical characteristics and habitat. The Iberian lynx is "in danger"

DESCRIPTION OF THE LINCE

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Their elongated ears allow them to have a better sense of hearing. Their fur varies according to the species. It can be brown and yellowish and at low temperatures it turns grayish. . the largest is the Eurasian with a weight of 30 kg, unlike the Iberian that weighs just under 20.

LYNX HABITAT

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They inhabit the northern hemisphere of the earth in tall forests with lush shrubs and tall grasses. lives in colder environments such as coniferous forests and tundras; for that they have their bigger legs and thicker pads that protect them from the snow.

FEEDING THE LYNX

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Their main prey are rodents such as mice, deer, hares, sheep, squirrels, goats, foxes, wildcats, young deer, and birds. They have the ability to climb trees and good swimmers while fishing.[2]


3.  DESCRIPTION OF THE LINCE

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Lince Iberco


COMMON NAME: Iberian Lynx

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lynx pardinus

TYPE: Mammals

DIET: Carnivores

LIFE HOPE IN FREEDOM: 13 years

SIZE: 85 - 110 cm length

WEIGHT: 9 - 20 kg

IUCN RED LIST STATUS: Threatened

CURRENT POPULATION TREND: Growing[3]


4.   WHERE THE LINCES LIVE

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The natural habitat of the lynx is very varied, it is distributed from Alaska to southern Mexico, as well as in most of Europe and Asia, it is in extremely cold and warm regions. Depending on the species, it can be found in different areas.

The Canadian lynx receives this name because it is in this country where the largest number of specimens is found. Its fur is quite abundant, as it helps it withstand the low temperatures of its natural habitat.[4]



5. INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SPECIES

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Mesocarnivores minimize the interaction between them through plasticity in their activity patterns. The only predator of the lynx is man. The lynx kills other carnivores as a minor.[5]

 
Lynx


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REFERENCE

  1. «Lince,misanimales». 
  2. «Lince,Bioenciclopedia». 
  3. «Lince Iberico, National Geographic». 
  4. «Donde viven los linces, Habitat de los animales». 
  5. «Lince Iberico, Enciclopedia virtual».