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Tag Archives: ear tufts

What are lynx ear tufts?

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2019

What are lynx ear tufts? Answer: they are tufts of hair (a bunch of hairs growing together) emerging out of the top of the ear flaps (pinnae) of the cat. The word ‘lynx’ in the description refers to the lynx … Continue reading →

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, ear tufts, lynx, maine coon | Leave a reply

Are there any domestic cat breeds with ears similar to those of wild cats like the lynx or caracal?

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2019

Yes, there is one outstanding example: the Maine Coon as their ears should have lynx tips. Here are extracts from two breed standard in respect of their ears: “Moderately pointed ears appear taller due to lynx tips…(TICA) EARS: Shape: large, … Continue reading →

Posted in key appearance characteristics | Tagged caracal, cat ears, ear tufts, lynx, maine coon | 2 Replies

Why do bobcats have tufted ears?

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2017

It is probable that bobcats and the lynx have tufted ears to allow clearer communication between cats. A cat’s ear flaps are used to communicate (as well as collect sounds) and large tufts assist in this process.

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Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, canada lynx, cat anatomy, cat ears, ear tufts | 1 Reply

Why do lynx have ear tufts?

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2017

Lynx have prominent ear tufts because they help to communicate. That is my assessment. There is no official assessment. You can’t look up the answer in a book or on the internet; until this page was created. What is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lynx | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, cat evolution, ear tufts, evolution, lynx, lynx cat | Leave a reply

Why do caracals have tufts on their ears?

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2016 by Michael BroadApril 13, 2017

There are possibly two reasons why caracals have large, dark tufts on the tips of their ears. I say ‘possibly’ because I don’t think we know for sure. Also, you could ask why Maine Coon cats have large ear tufts … Continue reading →

Posted in Caracal | Tagged caracal, caracal description, ear tufts, small wild cat species, wild cat species | 2 Replies
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