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Where are Canada lynx found in North America?

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Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) — lynx 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.

The Canada lynx is native to forested regions across Alaska and Canada, as well as parts of the northern contiguous United States.12

In the United States, their distribution includes:
* Western regions: They inhabit subalpine coniferous forests, with a range extending along the Rocky Mountains into Colorado, as well as northern Washington, northwestern Montana, and northern Idaho.12
* Eastern regions: They are found in areas where coniferous and deciduous forests meet, including the Great Lakes and New England regions, specifically northeastern Minnesota, northern Maine, and northern New Hampshire.12

While the species' northern range remains largely intact, its southern distribution has contracted due to habitat loss and human activity. Their presence is closely linked to the availability of their primary prey, the snowshoe hare.2