The Eurasian lynx are in mating season. This normally laid back and easy going male is now actively marking and staking out his territory in a non aggressive way. Their gestation period is roughly 70 days. Despite its wide distribution throughout Europe and northern Asia, this largest of the lynx species is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching and depletion of prey. Like all big cats, captive breeding is the only hope for the long term survival of the species. | Shalom Wildlife

Rare footage of the nationally-protected Eurasian lynx has been captured in the snow-covered forests of Ergun in north China's Inner Mongolia. The elusive predator moves calmly through the winter landscape with its thick silver-gray coat and distinctive tufted ears, showing a vivid sign of a healthy ecosystem. As a key species in the food chain, the lynx helps regulate rodent populations and maintain ecological balance. Its repeated sightings highlight the tangible results of long-term habitat p