Rare Canada Lynx Spotted in Vermont for First Time in Almost Six Years
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Captured a Video of the Elusive Animal
This is the first confirmed sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont since 2016.
The video, which was posted online by Vermont Public Radio, shows the lynx walking through the woods in Rutland County.
The Canada lynx is a threatened species in the United States. It is found in boreal forests in Canada and Alaska, and in a few isolated populations in the northern United States.
The lynx is a medium-sized cat with a long, bushy tail. It has large paws with sharp claws that help it walk on snow.
The lynx is a solitary animal that hunts rabbits, snowshoe hares, and other small mammals.
The sighting of the lynx in Vermont is a sign that the species is slowly recovering from its decline.
According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, there are an estimated 100 to 150 Canada lynx in Vermont.
The department is working to protect the lynx and its habitat.
Here are some other interesting facts about the Canada lynx:
- The lynx is the only cat species that is adapted to living in snow.
- The lynx has a thick, fur coat that helps it stay warm in cold weather.
- The lynx is a nocturnal animal that hunts at night.
- The lynx is a territorial animal that defends its territory from other lynx.
- The lynx is a shy animal that is rarely seen by humans.
The sighting of the lynx in Vermont is a reminder that even the rarest of animals can still be found in our state.
We should all do our part to protect the lynx and its habitat.
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