Lynx Female
Manufacturer: Schleich
Eurasian Lynx Female
The Eurasian lynx is the biggest of the lynxes, ranging in length from 81 to 129 cm and about 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder. Males usually weigh from 18 to 30 kg and females 18 kg. It has grey to reddish fur with black spots. The pattern of the fur is variable. The Eurasian lynx is mainly nocturnal and lives solitarily as an adult. Lynxes prey on hares, rabbits, rodents, grouse, wild boar, chamois, foxes, roe deer and reindeer. The main method of hunting is stalking, sneaking and jumping on prey. The European lynx likes rugged forested country providing plenty of hideouts and stalking opportunities. The hunting area of an average lynx is from 20 to 60 km2 and it can travel more than 20 km (12 mi) during one night.