Lynx

Lynx, any individual of a group of the smaller Felidie, from the northern and temperate regions of both hemispheres, distinguished by a short tail, tufted ears, long limbs, especially behind, and long soft fur, for the sake of which they are hunted. They frequent wooded and rocky places, and feed on sheep, lambs, and poultry. The European Lynx (Felis lynx), which ranges into Asia, is about three feet long, rufous grey above with spots of darker shade, and whitish beneath. It runs into several races or varieties, and is probably not distinct from the American form. The Tibet Lynx (F. isabellina) is pale yellow.