FEATURES
stature
The back length, excluding the head and neck, corresponds to the shoulder height, giving the body a square appearance. Sideburns and ear tufts are present.
body length
80-120 cm
tail length
15-20 cm
shoulder height
55-70cm
Weight
15-25 kg
life expectancy
5–15 years, high male mortality
number of young
Usually 2-3
sexual maturity
Males: 3 years, females: 2 years
mating season
March
Sexual maturity / Gestation period / Rearing
Sexually mature at 3 years (males) and 2 years (females). Gestation period approximately 70 days. The young are raised solely by the female.
Characteristic features
Individual recognition through the fur pattern.
habitat
Extensive, structurally diverse and wildlife-rich forests
Nutrition
Carnivores, stockpiling by disguising their prey.
Hunting behavior
It ambushes its prey, killing the most inattentive animals.
Territoriality
Solitary, territorial animals, secretive. A male's territory usually encompasses those of several females. Short dispersal distance.
History of the lynx in Austria
The last Austrian lynx was killed in Tyrol in 1897. Through targeted reintroduction in neighboring countries, the lynx migrated back to Austria.
Furthermore, lynx have been released into the Kalkalpen National Park since 2011. Current distribution See link: Lynx distribution.
