
Lynx
Wild Feline
Remember 'lynx' refers to a wild animal, different from domestic cats.
The lynx roamed silently through the snowy forest.
Physical Traits
Lynx are noted for physical features like tufted ears and short tails.
I recognized the animal as a lynx by its ear tufts.
Habitat Specific
Use 'lynx' when describing the animal in natural habitat contexts.
The photographer was thrilled to capture a lynx in its natural habitat. Compare with
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