The sixth and seventh did not die of natural causes. The seventh was hit by a large truck or car on July 20. The sixth was shot June 19, and its death is under investigation. The fifth, a full-grown female, died of starvation less than six weeks after being set free. The fourth to die, a female kitten, was found dead near April 10 by wildlife officials.
Starvation is the presumed cause of death.
The third lynx, a fully grown female, has died of starvation, according to wildlife officials. Biologists from the Division of Wildlife on Feb. 3 released two female lynx. On Feb. 23, biologist from the Division of Wildlife released the a female lynx in the San Juan Mountains to join three other females and one male. The three remaining lynx began eating around March 8. 2000 Lynx decision postponed for second time The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delaying, for the second time, a decision about whether to protect the Canada lynx under the Endangered Species Act.