Ecology and Conservation of Lynx in the United States

Once found throughout the Rocky Mountains and forests of the northern states, the lynx is now found only in pockets of its former habitat. In Colorado, a reintroduction project has come under fire, while at the same time the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is preparing to make a final decision about listing the lynx as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This book reviews the latest scientific knowledge of this unique cat's history, distribution and ecology. This compilation is a welcome addition to current scientific and public debate regarding the fate of the lynx in the United States.