48. ~ Lynx ~

Canadian lynx love to eat show-shoe hares! They are known widely as the cats with the black tufted ears. Their fur is generally considered beautiful. The lynx has a wide face. Humans, coyote, wolves and cougars are their greatest enemies. It has a bobbed tail and long ears. They live to be about fifteen years old. They prefer to hunt alone at night. The lynx has large feet which come in handy in the cold climate, serving them like snowshoes. A lynx's shoe size is greater than a cougar's. They weigh about fifty pounds (28 kg). The lynxes by nature are curious cats. They prefer to dwell in mountainous, forested areas. Canadian lynxes are the second largest of four. Please note, a bobcat and a lynx are 'not' the same cats and they have many differences. The lynx is unfortunately on the long list of endangered animals. They are yellowish brown to grey and buff in colouring. The females birth two to three kittens per year. The lynx has a low growl, and a high yowl. Iberian lynxes are the most endangered cat species in the world. So sad!

Medicine:

Lynx medicine teaches us when to keep a low profile. Lynx medicine teaches us to be satisfied with what we have. Lynx medicine reminds us to be sure-footed in our dealings. The lynx tell us it's time to accomplish things on our own. Those with this totem, work well in night occupations where they can operate solo. The lynx tells us to stay out of the limelight and quietly climb to higher levels by working behind the scenes. Lynx medicine teaches us to have a strong belief in ourselves.