Lynx have fur for two reasons. Camouflage helps an animal blend in with the rocks, trees and grasses. Lynx live in cold, snowy environments. They have long, soft coats to keep them warm. They have extra long hair on their legs and paws to help them move in snow.
Spots are barely visible on their body.
It is important to lynx that their prey does not see them. Their fur helps them hide because the color and markings blend in with their surroundings. Lynx look a lot like bobcats, except that they have huge, hairy paws. They live in coniferous forests, where the snow gets very deep in winter. Lynx's large paws work like snowshoes.