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10:06, 20-Jan-2019
Eurasian Lynx failed hunting attempt, continues search
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A Eurasian Lynx was seen walking slowly toward the top of the Altun Mountain in northwest China after a failed hunting attempt. When it was close to the mountain top, the lynx suddenly turned around with its mouth wide open. It kept the pose for more than 10 seconds as if showing that it would continue its search for prey.
The lynx, with signature tufts of black hair on the ear tips, looks like a cat but in a larger size. This distinctive hair helps it detect the direction of sounds made by the prey from the wind, which makes it a quick-eared predator.
General information about the eurasian lynx. /CGTN Graphic
General information about the eurasian lynx. /CGTN Graphic
Located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Altun Mountain Nature Reserve at the altitude of over 4,600 meters is home to many endangered wildlife species in China. The reserve provides habitat for some of the largest herds of hoofed in Asia, including Tibetan wild yak, wild ass and Tibetan antelope.
(Top image by Jiang Feng from Luli Studio. Photo was taken near the Altun Mountain in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.)