A lynx is a wild cat with short tails, long legs, and distinctive tufts of black hair on the tips of its ears. Lynxes usually live in forests or mountains and are skilled hunters.
From Latin 'lynx,' from Greek 'lynx,' probably related to a root meaning 'light' or 'brightness,' possibly referring to the animal’s shining eyes. The name has been used for several related wild cat species.
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