Lynx

Rare in the lower 48 states, the shy, stealthy lynx stalks the mountainous forests of the northern United States for rabbits, birds, and other small prey. Equipped with big, padded paws that serve as snowshoes and an excellent sense of smell and sight, lynx have evolved to chase their prey on snowy terrain. Global warming, however, may spell dire consequences for the lynx as diminished snowfalls allow other predators such as coyote to move in and squeeze the lynx out of its native habitat.

Scientific name: Lynx canadensis
Endangered Species Act List:
Region: West, Rockies, Northeast