The lynx is a medium-sized wildcat that lives in North America and Eurasia. Lynx may have disappeared from Colorado by about 1973. Sightings prior to that time were few, scattered throughout mountainous areas of the state. The lynx is easily confused with its more common and more widespread relative, the bobcat.

Apr 26, 2021 · Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reintroduced lynx, bringing them back to the lands they previously roamed. By the end of the 20th-century, lynx population numbers were so low across the country the species was close to being …

Canada lynx depend on snowy forests with dense understory for hunting and shelter, where their primary prey, snowshoe hares, thrive. In Colorado, these habitats are limited to small, scattered areas on mountain slopes, making lynx especially vulnerable to …

Jan 23, 2025 · In Colorado, these habitats are limited to small, scattered areas on mountain slopes, making lynx especially vulnerable to wildfires, development, and climate change. CPW’s conservation programs and collaborative research efforts are critical to understanding and addressing these threats.

Feb 1, 2022 · The lynx and the bobcat are both mid-sized predators found in Colorado. It's easy to confuse the two species with each other due to their relatively similar appearance, size, and color. However, it is much more rare to see a lynx in the Centennial State.

May 3, 2021 · Colorado Parks and Wildlife released 218 lynx from 1999 to 2006 and all the animals were fitted with telemetry collars so each could be tracked. This video shows some of their exploratory movements in Colorado and beyond.

Dec 16, 2020 · Biologists are using new technology and old-school techniques to monitor the population of lynx in part of Colorado. Since lynx are elusive and live in remote, high-altitude spruce-fir forests,...

Feb 6, 2020 · In 1999 and 2000, Colorado began a program of reintroducing lynx into the mountains. Over the past twenty years, the project has had both challenges and successes, and lynx conservation continues to be a hot topic in Colorado wildlife policy.

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Nov 28, 2023 · Have you seen a lynx? The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.