Am I a cat?- Tibetan Lynx (Chiru)
Let's talk about "Chiru - The Tibetian Lynx" Introduction The Tibetian Lynx is also known as "Chiru" in Ladakhi Language. Himalayan Lynx is the sub species of Eurasian Lynx. Physical Characteristics They have long, prominent black ear tufts, short black tripped tails. The coat is varied in grey, rusty or yellow fur. There are three main coat patterns: spotted, striped and solid. They have round face and triangle ears. The paws are large and fur covered. Their length is about 70-130 cm.Males are usually larger and heavier than females. Their weight is about 18-26 kg. Where you can see Lynx in Ladakh In Ladakh you can view the Tibetan Lynx in Hunder, Panamik and Gya-Miru region of Leh. Population in Ladakh There are almost 50 to 70 species of Lynx in Ladakh region. Habitat Tibetan Lynx lives at a high elevation of about 4250 m to 4575 m. The Tibetan Lynx Ladakh is an animal that climbs excellen