Lynx is a term used to describe several species of medium-sized wild cats found in various parts of the world. These animals are known for their distinctive tufted ears and large, piercing eyes that give them excellent night vision. Some common types of lynxes include the Canadian Lynx, which lives in North America; the Iberian Lynx, native to Spain; and the Eurasian Lynx, found throughout Europe and Asia. These animals are typically solitary hunters that feed on small mammals such as rodents and rabbits.