I saw a post that said that bobcats and Canadian Lynxes were essentially the same species with only variations due to regional differences--like the regional subspecies variations in the single species, Puma concolor (cougar/mountain lion/Florida panther/puma/etc.)
I responded that they bobcat (Lynx rufus) and the Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis) are actually distinct (different) species, they are not the merely subspecies or regional variations. They are in the same genus, however.
Here's a factsheet on how to tell the difference between bobcats and lynxes.
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/li...arer/how_to_avoid_incidental_take_of_lynx.pdf
As far as 30lbs being a half-grown Canadian Lynx, from everything I can find, the average size for adult males is pretty close to 30lbs--maybe even a little under that. It would seem that in the wild, anything over 40lbs is truly exceptional.
Maybe they get heavier in captivity.
I responded that they bobcat (Lynx rufus) and the Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis) are actually distinct (different) species, they are not the merely subspecies or regional variations. They are in the same genus, however.
Here's a factsheet on how to tell the difference between bobcats and lynxes.
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/li...arer/how_to_avoid_incidental_take_of_lynx.pdf
As far as 30lbs being a half-grown Canadian Lynx, from everything I can find, the average size for adult males is pretty close to 30lbs--maybe even a little under that. It would seem that in the wild, anything over 40lbs is truly exceptional.
Maybe they get heavier in captivity.