When they release the energy stored in their legs, they jump forward. Much the same way, a tightly stretched rubber band will fly to the other side of a room, when you let go of it. A lynx is only about 3 feet long, yet it can jump about 25 feet. The average person can jump only about 3 feet. Hearing is another important adaptation for hunting.
Cats have twenty muscles to move their ears.
Being able to move their ears in nearly a half circle helps them find prey quickly. Lynx hear higher pitched sounds than people. They are able to hear a mouse squeaking or a rabbit moving its foot. Lynx also use their ears to indicate mood. They lay their ears back when they are angry or feel threatened.