The Carpathian lynx is one of six subspecies of the Eurasian lynx. It is the largest wild cat in Europe as well as the top predator after the brown bear and the wolf. As its name suggests, it is found in the Carpathian Mountains in Central Europe but also here in France. The lynx is easily recognizable by its short tail ending in a black tip as well as the tuft of black fur, called a “brush,” at the tip of its ears. According to the latest hypotheses, these hairs help it detect the direction of the wind, allowing it to better locate its prey. Strictly carnivorous, 90% of its diet consists of roe deer and chamois.
