Lynx died out in the UK somewhere between four and ten thousand years ago and would have roamed the forests of Cumbria. During the winter they have a much thicker, lighter coloured coat, whereas during the summer their coat becomes much thinner and darker in colour. Our two cats are young brothers, called Elva and Caermote. They came from Whipsnade wild animal park where they were born in May 2011. Elva is the more confident cat whereas Cae is the shyer one. They are both named after local sites of interest where lynx would have been found.
Scientific Name:
Lynx lynx
Status:
Least concern
Size:
80 to130 cm
Weight:
8 to 15 Kg
Life Span in Wild:
17 years
Habitat:
Coniferous forest, thick scrub
Diet:
Carnivore
