Lynx

The Eurasian lynx is the largest lynx species, measuring 70–130 cm long and weighing 18–36 kg. Its coat may be gray, rusty, or yellow and can be spotted, striped, or nearly plain. Characteristic features include a short black-tipped tail, black ear tufts, a prominent facial ruff, long legs, and broad fur-covered paws. The enlarged paws distribute its weight when traveling across deep snow. Males are larger and more robust than females. (Animal Diversity Web)

Eurasian lynx range from Europe through Russia and Central Asia to the Tibetan Plateau. They inhabit boreal and temperate forest, Himalayan woodland, rocky mountains, thinly wooded country, and some desert-edge terrain. These solitary predators rely on concealment and typically hunt hares, rodents, birds, and ungulates. Mating occurs from February to April. Females den in crevices or hollow logs and bear one to five kittens after a gestation of 67–74 days. (Animal Diversity Web)