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[[File:lynxkes.jpg|thumb|Lynx]] | [[File:lynxkes.jpg|thumb|Lynx]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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Any of several medium size wild cats, such as the North American lynx (Lynx canadensis). Lynx are generally found in high altitude forests in Europe, Asia, and North America. They have short tails, and hair tufts on the tip of their ears. Their mottled cream, brown, and black [[fur]] is fine and silky, but lynx skins were rarely used commercially because they are hard to dye. | Any of several medium size wild cats, such as the North American lynx (Lynx canadensis). Lynx are generally found in high altitude forests in Europe, Asia, and North America. They have short tails, and hair tufts on the tip of their ears. Their mottled cream, brown, and black [[fur]] is fine and silky, but lynx skins were rarely used commercially because they are hard to dye. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis); Felis lynx; los (Dan.); Luchse (Deut.); lince (Esp., It., Port.); lynx (Fr.); lynxen (Ned.); lodjur (Sven.) | + | Canada lynx (''Lynx canadensis''); Felis lynx; los (Dan.); Luchse (Deut.); lince (Esp., It., Port.); lynx (Fr.); lynxen (Ned.); lodjur (Sven.) |
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| − | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | |
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| + | Guard hairs = 4 inches long, | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "lynx" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "lynx" [Accessed 18 Oct. 2005]. |
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx (Accessed Sept.8, 2005) | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx (Accessed Sept.8, 2005) | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: "lynx." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Accessed 8 Sept. 2005 . |
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Latest revision as of 09:55, 16 October 2022
Description
Any of several medium size wild cats, such as the North American lynx (Lynx canadensis). Lynx are generally found in high altitude forests in Europe, Asia, and North America. They have short tails, and hair tufts on the tip of their ears. Their mottled cream, brown, and black Fur is fine and silky, but lynx skins were rarely used commercially because they are hard to dye.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis); Felis lynx; los (Dan.); Luchse (Deut.); lince (Esp., It., Port.); lynx (Fr.); lynxen (Ned.); lodjur (Sven.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Guard hairs = 4 inches long,
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "lynx" [Accessed 18 Oct. 2005].
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937 Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx (Accessed Sept.8, 2005)
- Wikipedia: "lynx." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Accessed 8 Sept. 2005 .