Lynx populations are on the rise!
Lynx populations are on the rise! There's good news for lynx enthusiasts – the animal's population is on the rise! According to a study recently published in the journal "Nature Communications", the big cat's numbers have been growing steadily for the last few decades. The researchers used satellite imagery and hunter surveys to track the population of Lynx canadensis over a period of 45 years. What they found was that while there were some fluctuations in numbers, the overall trend was upward. In particular, populations seemed to be growing in regions where they had previously been sparse. So what's behind this resurgence? The study's authors suggest that a variety of factors may be at play, including changes in land use (which have provided more suitable habitats for lynx) and reduced persecution by humans. It's great news that lynx populations are on the rise, and hopefully this trend will continue in years to come. These animals are an impo...