Lynx lynx, also known as the Eurasian lynx, is the largest species in the lynx genus. It is widely distributed across Europe, Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, and parts of China. It has a robust body, a short tail, and distinctive black tufts on its ears. Its coat changes seasonally—thicker and grayish in winter, and shorter with a reddish-brown tone in summer. The Eurasian lynx is a solitary predator that mainly hunts hares, birds, and medium-sized ungulates.

