CHAPTER XXII 



LYNX 



Lynx is found in Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States. 

 It has a very soft, thick, luxurious fur, that is about one inch to one 

 and one half inches deep. It is about an even thickness over the 

 entire pelt and is a brownish grey in color. It is about two feet in 



LYNX 



height at the shoulders, and three to four feet long, including the tail 

 about five inches long. The tip of the tail of the genuine lynx is solid 

 black. The hind legs are longer than the front legs, and the claws 

 are very sharp and are concealed in thick foot pads. The fur on the 

 under side is finer and longer than that on the back, and when dyed 

 black has a beautiful rich sheen. Most lynx for commercial fur- 

 riers' purposes are died a rich glossy black. Trappers say that the 

 lynx is a good swimmer. It preys on rabbits, which is its principal 

 food. However, it will attack other small animals and will kill 

 young fawn. It has a small tuft of hair on the ear and a fringe of fur 

 around the jaw which gives it the appearance of having side whiskers. 



