Photo: karelbock/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual lynx.)
But sometimes, by sheer luck, these encounters happen to ordinary people.
Hoping to get some expert insight, he sent the video toVermont Fish & Wildlife.
Photo: karelbock/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual lynx.)
Not only did they give Shattuck an answer, but they were taken aback.
The man had come across an elusive and rareCanada lynx.
They then posted the video toFacebookwith a quick explanation for all the enjoy.
That makes any verifiable sighting in our state a big deal!
The last sighting in the state occurred in 2018, much farther north.
To help others identify Canada lynxes, the team put together a small guide.
All black tail tip?
Telltale upward sloping hind quarters?
That’s no bobcat, it’s a Canada Lynx!
Neither is the fact that it’s so calm about a nearby vehicle and observer, they explain.
If people don’t bother it, it won’t be too worried about people.
We wish this lynx luck, wherever they are going!
