Infographic on lynx feet

Lynx feet are amazing; so large compared to other wild cats of the same size. Disproportionately large. I saw a nice photo which illustrates this necessary evolutionary feature and used it to create the infographic below. The information comes from Wild Cats of the World. Below the infographic are links to some more articles about the lynx.

The infographic is free to use if you wish. Lynx feet are an important feature of this cat and the photo is amazing.

Lynx feet
Lynx feet. Why lynx feet? Because they are amazingly large. An evolutionary anatomical feature of this handsome cat. Infographic by MikeB.
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