The Lynx: A Fable Or Reality?

Lynxes characteristically have tufts of hair on their ears generally black in color and a short tail. Their paws are padded and large in size which helps them walk on the snow. This wild beast has a thick mane which is quite similar to a lion’s.

Why Newton’s Lynxes Are Creating Buzz

The Lynxes captured on video by the Newtons is no ordinary feline. They are Canadian Lynx, a breed that is extremely rare and is considered to be exotic. The rarity is the result of their resemblance to their distant cousins, the bobcat. However, the Lynxes are a distinct breed altogether, found only in states that border Canada.

The Lynxes In The Video

The Lynxes caught on camera was a large family of 10. Though only eight were visible in the video and images, the Newtons claim that there were two other babies playing nearby. As far as the health of these cats is concerned, experts say they were healthy and energetic, judging from the video.

How Do Lynxes Function?

According to wildlife experts, The Canadian Lynx likes to be alone usually, whether it is for hunting or traveling. Also, it is partially nocturnal as the night provides it enough cover to attack its preys.

Newtons’ Luck

You can now understand why the video Tim posted attracted so much attention from the media and the netizens worldwide. The presence of the Lynx family wasn’t just a coincidence, it was a sight only a few people in the world get to witness, so capturing it was only logical.

The Excitement

The first reaction from the Newtons was extreme astonishment and absolute bewilderment. The thrill of witnessing an entire family of a breed that is extremely rare and seeing the exotic breed interact amongst themselves was obviously right off the bat. Usually, these animals prefer solitude and being away from other organisms as long as possible.