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Eurasian lynx
"Around 1950, the lynx had almost completely disappeared from Europe. Thanks to effective conservation measures, there are now around 10,000 again."
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
Europe en Asia
Food:
deer, red deer, rabbits and birds
Lifespan
14 to 17 years
Weight:
15 to 28 kg
Number of youngsters:
1 to 4 youngsters
Carrying time:
2 to 2.5 months
IUCN Status:
safe
EEP:
yes
Strong hunter
The Eurasian lynx is a real meat-eater. They mainly hunt smaller hooved animals, like roe deer or chamois. But sometimes they hunt larger animals as well, like eland and reindeer. They usually hunt for larger prey in the winter. Because of the snow, those animals can’t run very well. This makes them easy prey for the lynx. A Eurasian lynx can catch prey four times their own weight. They eat one to two kilograms of meat per day.
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Theme area: A Matter of Taste
You’ll see the Eurasian lynx in the ‘A Matter of Taste’ theme area. Here, you’ll delve into the world of food: how animals find food, hunt, or avoid being eaten.
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Species Conservation in Eindhoven Zoo
Fortunately, the IUCN status of the Eurasian lynx is ‘safe’, but did you know that more than 10,000 animal species are at risk of extinction? Eindhoven Zoo collaborates with approximately 325 European zoos to conserve these species. We form the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). Through management programs (EEP’s), we ensure healthy backup populations.
The Eurasian lynxes in Eindhoven Zoo are also part of an EEP. A coordinator keeps a studbook of the species and manages the population in zoos. Together with a committee, the coordinator provides advice on which animals may breed together. Sometimes, this means that an Eurasian lynx relocates to another zoo. This way, we increase the chances of healthy offspring and the survival of the species. You can recognize species with an EEP by the logo of a rhinoceros with calf.