Canada lynx
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Canada lynx
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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In the Vermont woods where Mr. Hoagland lives, coyotes have replaced wolves while bobcats have taken the place of Canada lynx.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
The sanctuary said it had lost five African serval cats, four bobcats, two Canada lynx and a Bengal tiger, among others.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024
Using a model validated by historic records, researchers first found that in 1900, Canada lynx had more suitable habitat in the U.S. than the few northern corners of the country where they are found currently.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024
The conservationist groups' petition argues that "gunning down wolves from helicopters risks harm to other wildlife like grizzly bears and Canada lynx, as well as public safety and wilderness values."
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2024
Delaware: Wild turkey, ruffed grouse, passenger pigeon, heath hen, dickcissel, whooping crane, Carolina parrakeet; white-tailed deer, black bear, gray wolf, beaver, Canada lynx, puma.
From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by Hornaday, William Temple
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