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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 wildfires, development, and climate change.

Jan 2, 2025 · Known for its elusive nature and remarkable adaptability, the Lynx of Colorado embodies the essence of a stealthy predator. With its distinctive tufted ears, dense fur, and impressive agility, the lynx navigates the snow-covered terrain of the Rocky Mountains with unparalleled grace and precision.

Canada lynx are endangered in the state of Colorado. They were reintroduced in the late 1990s by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Lynx populations are tied closely to the density of snowshoe hares and vice versa, where both populations fluctuate in almost perfect synchrony.