Lynx vs. Caracal

[yoav_r]

Which do you prefer?

 

[KönigDerKaffeebohnen]

Eurasian lynx, simply for the amazing distribution, being one of the most common european zoo animals and iconic to our culture.

This would literally be another giant otter vs any other otter story, the caracal being an amazing second choice, but not my first by any stretch of the imagination

 

[Jeeminee]

They are both beauties. But in this case I prefer the lynx. Because the caracal is another animal from africa and we have many species from africa already.

 

[yoav_r]

They are both beauties. But in this case I prefer the lynx. Because the caracal is another animal from africa and we have many species from africa already.

Caracals are all over the place, not only africa

 

[Aramar]

Lynx, of course.

 

[markun]

I’d prefer a lynx, specifically a Eurasian lynx because my interests are focussed on northern and Central Europe.

I can see why people might say the caracal is from an already well-represented area but as a desert species from the Middle East/western and Central Asia it also can be seen as improving representation from areas that are currently lacking species as the map from @yoav_r shows.

 

[Swjosdotschka]

Definately Eurasian Lynx. If we would get another African cat, I'd prefer the Serval and as an Asian cat the Armur Leopard. I rarely see Caracals in my regions, so it wouldn't be something I natuarlly integrate in my zoos.

 

[Cynogale bennettii II]

I would say a lynx, specifically the Iberian lynx. I prefer their look to most other smaller cats (with the facial mane particularly prominent), they are an endemic European species, they are an Endangered species with a good history of conservation through captive breeding and, of all the four lynxes plus the caracal, the Iberian is also the smallest which I think would be a good thing - I feel that a smaller species should be prioritised.

 

[markun]

My concern about the Iberian lynx is that they are still only found in zoos in a limited number of countries. Spain and Portugal and more recently France.

 

[Britches]

Lynx. I'd say yes to all of them, but regarding PZ's conservation topic, I'd go for the iberian one.

 

[Markiz]

Lynx, preferably Eurasian, we hunted ours down to extincion

 

[Aidan635]

This is a really tough one. I’m gonna have to go with a Lynx though. They just seem slightly more interesting and appealing to me, especially with their thick fur and pointy ears.

 

[Leaf Productions]

Big Floppa is based <3

 

[avietar]

I like both, and think both are needed for their niches.
Caracal is our medium sized desert cat.
And the lynx is our European cat species. Either Mediterranean (Iberian lynx) or Eurasian (Eurasian lynx).

 

[peafowl]

Lynx for me! But i love caracals as well.

 

[Cocolori]

Would love both - Lynx for another european animal and because I love that they are a species that has been central to the re-wilding movement. Caracal becuase they are gorgeous and I've worked with some briefly and they have such personalities and elegance.

 

[becks474]

As an European I prefer the Eurasian Lynx. But hopefully we get both. The Lynx in an European/Eurasian pack. The caracal perhaps in a desert pack.

 

[paul78]

I would rather have Eurasian, Canadian, or Iberian Lynx. I prefer both if it was up to me. Tough choice tho.

 

[Sindy]

We desperately need a lynx, but I prefer caracals more. Hoping that a lynx is evetnually added before caracals though.

 

[DragonNTiger]

Caracal... love those ears!

regarding PZ's conservation topic,

The North American Pack says this idea is a myth... eight animals and every one of them considered Least Concern...