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Also known as the Spanish lynx or the Pardel lynx, the species bears a strong resemblance to the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), but it may be distinguished by its smaller size; short, dark-tipped tail; and the presence of long, white, beardlike fur under its chin.
An adult Eurasian lynx requires 1β2 kg (2.2β4.4 pounds) of meat each day to sustain itself.1
These solitary predators primarily hunt ungulates, such as roe deer, chamois, and musk deer. When their preferred prey is scarce, they may also consume hares, rodents, birds, or even domestic livestock. After ambushing and killing prey, the lynx often caches the carcass, hiding uneaten portions to return to for subsequent meals.12