Eurasian Lynx

Where can I see the Eurasian Lynx

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An Eurasian Lynx is a medium-sized cat that is found in the wild throughout Europe and Asia. They are known for their beautiful fur, which can be a variety of colours including grey, brown, black, and white. Eurasian Lynx are also known for their long legs and large paws, which make them great climbers.

Eurasian Lynx are typically solitary animals and prefer to live in dense forests or rocky areas. They are carnivores and prey on small mammals such as rabbits, hares, and rodents. They also eat birds and sometimes deer.

Eurasian Lynx are very good hunters and can take down prey that is much larger than themselves. They have sharp claws and teeth that help them catch their prey quickly. They are also very agile and can jump high into the air to catch their prey.

Eurasian Lynx are considered to be a threatened species due to habitat loss and hunting.

Animal population
8,000
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IUCN Classification
Least Concern (LC)
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Geeky Facts about the Eurasian Lynx

Fact 1

The Eurasian lynx is one of the widest ranging cats in the world.

Fact 2

The Eurasian lynx is Europe's third-largest predator after brown bears and wolves.

Fact 3

The Eurasian lynx is most active in the morning and evening hours when it comes out to hunt for prey.

Tours where I can see the Eurasian Lynx

Kang Yatse 2
Kang Yatse 2

Kang Yatse 2

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India
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
5 - Challenging

13 days from

£1,985 / person

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Mongolia
Mongolia

Mongolia

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Mongolia
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
5 - Challenging

14 days from

TBC / person

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Elbrus
Elbrus

Elbrus

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Russia
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
5 - Challenging

11 days from

£2,335 / person

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K2 BaseCamp
K2 BaseCamp

K2 BaseCamp

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Pakistan
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
4 - Demanding

22 days days from

£3,445 / person

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Manaslu Circuit
Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu Circuit

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Nepal
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
4 - Demanding

15 days from

£2,245 / person

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Spantik
Spantik

Spantik

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Pakistan
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
5 - Challenging

32 days from

£5,750 / person

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