What affects us affects cats
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 wild cat (4 species1) which has classic tufts of hair growing out of the …
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, well-tufted…” (CFA) There are other cat breeds created to have the appearance of specific …
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.
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 basis for my theory? Using Darwin’s theories about evolution it is normal for the …
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 (although less impressive than the caracal’s). There is no reason why Maine Coons have …
