Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis Kerr, 1792) The Canada lynx resembles another North American lynx species—the bobcat—and is frequently mistaken for one. (more) Canada lynx mammal Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/Canada-lynx Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Defenders of Wildlife - Canada lynx Animal Diversity Web - Canada lynx Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Lynx canadensis, North American lynx Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and has more than seven years of experience in science communication... Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 6, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Canada lynx, (Lynx canadensis), medium-sized North American lynx species, similar to the bobcat in appearance but with longer legs, wider feet, longer ear tufts, and a more prominent black-tipped tail. The Canada lynx is native to Canada, Alaska, and parts of the northern contiguous United States. Although some experts have proposed two subspecies (L. canadensis subsolanus in Newfoundland and L. canadensis canadensis throughout the range except in Newfoundland), most authorities regard the Canada lynx as...

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