Lynx lynx
Northern Lynx / Lo / Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
Illustration: Lynx lynx
Information about this species.
The Eurasian lynx is Scandinavia's largest wild cat, a predator specialized in stealthy hunting within dense taiga forests.
Facts & Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Lynx lynx
- Category / Order: Säugetiere (Mammalia)
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden
Questions & Answers (FAQ)
What is the Eurasian lynx?
A medium-sized carnivore with distinct ear tufts, sharing apex predator status in Fennoscandia.
Where does this species live?
It prefers dense boreal forests (Pinus sylvestris and Picea abies) with abundant coarse woody debris (CWD) for cover.