Eurasian lynx
Scientific/common name for Lynx lynx. Often seen in zoological contexts or nature writing.
See also: オオヤマネコ (おおやまねこ)
The Eurasian lynx is widely distributed across the Eurasian continent.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of ヨーロッパ (Europe) + オオヤマネコ (lynx), literally 'European lynx'.