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lynx

[lingks] / lɪŋks /
NOUN
large cat
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Bodie, Hampshire's only wolverine, arrived last year, while lynx sisters Tora and Inga were welcomed to the site earlier in 2026.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The Eurasian lynx was hunted to extinction in the UK about 1,000 years ago, and campaigners argue the species should be reintroduced to north Northumberland to help control roe deer populations and improve the ecosystem.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Plans to reintroduce lynx to some northern parts of England have been opposed by councillors.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Benitez pivoted to a career as a guide after working for several decades in lynx conservation.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

The lynx drew back, to work out its next approach.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

But a shortage of female lynxes in the European breeding programme led to the unusual request being made for the cat from Newquay Zoo.

From BBC May 1, 2025

A National Breeding Centre for Iberian lynxes was built in Silves in the Algarve.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2025

"I saw the species disappearing. It's surreal that we're in a place where we can see lynxes in nature or through camera trapping almost daily," says Sarmento.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2025

One good option is substances that come from coyotes, lynxes, foxes, and other predators.

From Science Magazine Mar. 27, 2024

Our eyes are peeled for bears, lynxes, wayward hunters—any creature that might call the mountains home.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Sigma Orionis and 12 Lyncis, also Theta Cancri and Mu Bootis are good examples of triple stars.

From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David Peck Todd




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