Recently, the elusive Eurasian lynx has been photographed for the first time in Sikkim.
About Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a medium-sized wild cat.
Distribution: It lives in a wide range from Western Europe to Russia and Central Asia.
Habitat:
They live in temperate broadleaf boreal or mixed forests with lots of undergrowth for cover.
These animals also inhabit the Himalayas' northern slopes, the alpine tundra, mountains in the central Asian desert area, and all of the Tibetan Plateau.
They can live in rocky areas, brushy spaces, and open forests.
Characteristics:
Behaviour: The Eurasian Lynx is an elusive, solitary and territorial animal
Typically crepuscular or nocturnal, Eurasian lynxes are mainly active at dawn and dusk
They are good climbers and sometimes lie in trees and high rocks.
Diet: They are strictly carnivorous.
Threats: Habitat loss as a result of deforestation, loss of prey due to illegal hunting, and game hunting
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