A lynx from late summer takes a break on its daily excursion. For as many times as I've captured lynx doing this, I believe it is simply a hunting technique ..... stop, look, and listen for prey. #yukonwildlife | Yukon Wildlife Cams

The Canada lynx is roughly twice the size of a typical cat, with huge paws that help it keep its footing on the snow. Another distinctive feature: tufted ears, which help it hear prey from up to 250 feet away. A new episode of Great Lakes Untamed premieres tonight at 8 PM! | Smithsonian Channel