Endangered species in

Lithuania
Lynx
Austėja Savickaitė 9a
 What is a lynx?
• A lynx is a type of wild cat that
belongs to mammal species.
• Lynx have short, stubby tails, long
tufts of black hair on their ears, and
distinctive facial ruffs. They are
known for their large, padded paws
which are covered in thick fur to
help them walk on snow.
What is a Lynx?
● Lynx are skilled hunters and
primarily feed on small to medium-
sized prey, such as rodents, birds, and
ungulates.

● They are solitary animals and are

found in various habitats across the
Northern Hemisphere, including
forests, tundra, and rocky terrain.
 Why are lynxes becoming an
endangered species?
Here are some of the main factors that have contributed to
the decline of lynx populations:

1. Habitat loss: The destruction of lynx habitat due to human activities, such
as logging, mining, agriculture, and urbanization.
2. Hunting and trapping: Lynx have historically been hunted and trapped for
their fur, which has contributed to population declines. Some populations
continue to be hunted illegally, despite protection laws.
3. Climate change: Changes in temperature, precipitation, and snow cover due
to climate change are affecting lynx and their prey in various ways, making
it more difficult for lynx to survive.
 What is being done to help the
endangered lynx species?
Worldwide, there are thought to be more than
45,000  lynxes, but the numbers are
deacreasing bit by bit due to various
Various conservation efforts are influences.
underway to protect lynxes and
their habitats, such as habitat
restoration, captive breeding
programs, and legal protections.
 Facts about lynxes in
Lithuania
● Lynxes are most common in dense forests in the
west and northeast of Lithuania.
● The lynx has been in the red book since year
2000.
● The largest number of lynxes was in the 20th
century. In the 1980s and 1990s (about 150 -
200 lynxes).
● The current lynx population in Lithuania
consists of about 30 - 40 animals.
 Thank you !

• https://www.raudonojiknyga.lt/gyvunai/zinduoliai/21-lusis
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• https://www.britannica.com/animal/lynx-mammal