5616 x 3744 px | 47,5 x 31,7 cm | 18,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
23. August 2019
Ort:
Wingham Wildlife Park, Wingham, Kent, UK
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The Eurasian lynx is a medium cat which stands 60-75 cm (24-30 inches) at the shoulder and weighs around 30 kg. This is a very wide spread species, this lynx can be found in many areas throughout Asia and Europe where it tends to prefer mountainous regions and rugged forests.This species can live for up to 17 years in the wild and up to 24 years in captivity.They are carnivores which hunt species such as squirrel, rabbit, wild boar and deer.The Eurasian lynx is a solitary animal, but breeding season is around February-March time. Pregnant females will create a den which they will line with grass and feathers before giving birth to 2-3 kittens after a two-month gestation period. The kittens can eat solid food and start to leave their den at about six weeks and are fully weaned at 6 months. They become independent around 10 months and reach maturity at 2-3 years.The main threat the Eurasian lynx is illegal poaching for its fur and habitat loss but it is also challenged by fragmentation and lack of prey. This species was once native to the UK but were hunted to extinction here (probably for their fur) around 600AD.
