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. These hooks help comb the cat's fur or trap liquid like small cups when they drink. They also help scrape meat off the bones of prey.