Minnesota historically supported the largest lynx population in the Great Lakes region.
We are studying distribution, abundance, persistence, and habitat use of Canada lynx in northeastern Minnesota. Since 2003 we have placed radiocollars on 33 lynx, obtained over 15,000 lynx locations, located dens, and documented movements and habitat use.
Lynx in Minnesota in 2008. We received several lynx reports including evidence of kittens again. Read more here.
Sights and sounds of Lynx. We've been lucky enough to catch some lynx on tape. Watch the videos or Listen to the recordings.
Landfills are not the normal habitat of lynx! We think we’ve found out where this photo was taken. Learn more here and please let us know if you have similar sightings.
Canada Lynx on the Border Workshop:
held from October 24 to 27, 2007 at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino in Grand Portage, MN. Read more here.
Click here to find out how to report a lynx sighting.