Large Mammal
Canada Lynx
The big-footed cat made for snow
Hi, Hansel & Gretel!
Hansel and Gretel have called the park home since they were just a few months old. Now over 10 years old, their camouflage-colored fur makes them experts at blending in, and you’ll often spot them curled up napping among the trees and rocks in their enclosure.
Home
Common in boreal forests of northern, western, and eastern Maine.
In the Wild
Maine has the largest lynx population in the lower 48 states. Their huge furry feet provide snowshoe-like support in deep snow. Lynx are good climbers and have excellent eyesight.
Quick Facts
Average Size
22 inches at shoulder; adult males 26-30 pounds; females 17-20 pounds.
What's on the Menu
Primarily snowshoe hare, but also grouse, squirrels, and small mammals.
The Look
Long black ear tufts, gray fur with a lighter, spotted belly, a completely black tipped short tail, and long hind legs with big feet.
