The Canada lynx’s typical coat colors help it to blend into its snowy environment. So, a solid black coat would likely be “maladaptive” and make it harder for one of these wild cats to hide.

In 2018, wildlife officials said protections for the elusive predator were no longer needed in the lower 48, as lynx had recovered from population declines in select areas, notably in parts of Maine ...

While the cat is abundant in Canada and Alaska, the lynx’s population is fragmented in the lower 48 states and was designated as threatened in 2000 under the Endangered Species Act.

This is the story of how lynx cats became what they are today. This post was updated on July 1, 2025 to include information on Natural England’s effort to bring the Eurasian lynx back to the U.K.

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005.

Monday was the first day that the six-month-old Canada Lynx kittens Willow and Jade were seen enjoying their enclosure. The kittens were born on May 17 around 5:15 a.m. and have been doing well.

A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colorado on April 19, 2005. The Canada Lynx could receive newly proposed habitat protections in the ...

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Rocky Mountains for ...

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies FILE - A Canada lynx heads into the Rio Grande National Forest after being released near Creede, Colo., April 19, 2005.