Lynx (Lynx lynx L.) The largest European cat, almost exterminated at most of its original area of distribution. It occurs in forests of Scandinavia, Balkan, and eastern Europe. In our conditions, it lives in mixed and coniferous forests located in northern and central Slovakia. 700 - 1500 meters above the sea level. Its heavily built, quadratic body with long legs is 80 - 115 cm long, 55 -70 cm tall, weighting 15-30 kg. Its fur is thick, rusty grey-yellow with dark brown spots. The bottom of it's body and chin are whitish, ear tufts and the end of a short tail...