Rare lynx sighting captured on video in Burabay National Park
The footage, shared on the national park's official Instagram page, showcases the elusive predator in its natural habitat.
"Encountering this elegant and captivating predator in winter is a rarity. The lynx's light fur allows it to blend seamlessly with the snowy forest. Known as solitary animals, lynxes mark their territory and adapt to snowy conditions with dense fur on their paws to protect the pads from cold. To conserve energy, they often use roads and clearings. During winter, their diet primarily consists of mammals, ranging from roe deer to voles, with a preference for hares," the park's post explained.
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The video has garnered attention and admiration on social media, with users commenting on the lynx's impressive size:
"How big!""May this beauty live as long as possible.""What a stunner.""How wonderful."
According to park officials, the lynx population within Burabay National Park currently stands at 48 individuals.
Earlier, a video of a snow leopard with three grown cubs was recently captured in Kazakhstan.