What do lynxes prey on?

Mostly rabbits, rodents, other small mammals and birds. If the opportunity presents itself, they’re not above eating fish and even scrounging carrion. They are capable of taking down deer sized game, though they seldom do. The lynx sometimes preys on domestic livestock and pets. read more

Spotting a lynx is a very rare event in and of itself, due to the extremely shy and solitary nature of the animal. It is a secretive cat and usually avoids people; it has been reported to attack humans, but very rarely, almost exclusively in defense. The female lynx has 2 kittens in the winter season. read more

The Eurasian lynx is the largest of the four lynx species, ranging in length from 80 to 130 cm (31 to 51 in) and standing 60–75 cm (24–30 in) at the shoulder. The tail measures 11 to 24.5 cm (4.3 to 9.6 in) in length. read more