Q1) North American forests provide habitat for three major species of wild cats. Name them?


Q2) A lynx can weigh as much as _____ ?

Q3) A bobcat and a lynx look similar. Name two of the main the differences?

(1)Lynx have longer tufts of fur on their ears, and their tails are solid black. (2)Lynx have longer legs, and their feet are twice the size of the bobcat.

Q4) Lynx have broad paws which produce a snowshoe-like effect, enabling them to travel easily through deep snow. True or False?

Q5) This adaptation is vital for the pursuit of their principal prey. Name its principal prey?

Q6) Lynx are believed to be threatened with extinction. True or False?

Q7) Lynx establish territories by marking the boundaries of a chosen area. Name how they do this?

Q8) Kittens are altricial, open their eyes two weeks post-partum, and are weaned at 4-6 weeks of age. Altrical means ____?

Q9) A female lynx can give birth of up to _?__ kittens.

Q10) Starvation due to aging complications appears to be the most significant cause of natural lynx mortality. True or False?