Canadian Lynx

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Boreal forests of Canada and northern United States, particularly in dense coniferous forests with deep snow cover that supports snowshoe hare populations.

Threats

• Habitat fragmentation in southern range
• Climate change affecting snow conditions
• Trapping for fur in some areas
• Prey population cycles
• Road mortality in developed areas

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and wilderness areas. Monitoring of populations and prey cycles. Habitat connectivity maintenance in southern range. Research on climate change impacts. Sustainable trapping regulations in Canada.