A medium-sized cat

characterized by its

long ear tufts and

short tail

with a

black tip, the lynx

has unusually large

paws that act as

snow shoes in the

very deep snow.

How does lynx live?

• They usually hunt at night.

• They are lonely animals.

• Rabbits are their main prey.• The Mediterranean forest is lynx’s natural

habitat.

• The heat period begins between January and February.

What can we do to save them?

• Control the population.

• Breed rabbits and then liberate them to let lynx hunt them.

• Warn drivers in order to stop being hitten by vehicles when crossing roads.