The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), a feline predator the size of a large dog, is found in Northern and Central Europe. It stands high on its legs, has characteristic whiskers, plumed ears and a short tail with a black tip. In summer the coat is yellow-brown with some small pale specks. Especially the limbs are clearly spotted. Lynxes mainly chase hares, roe deer and chamois. Rodents and fowl such as partridges and grouse are also seized. Lynxes constantly inspect the game-paths in their territory for recent entry by prey. They pounce on sick or weak prey, but especially on inattentive animals. But because on average only 1 in 6 attacks is successful, the prey quickly becomes more cautious and the lynx is forced to move regularly to another part of its territory. In Norway, where limited hunting is allowed, there are about 500 lynxes. In Finland and Sweden, the total population still includes about 2,500 animals. This lynx however, stood stone-still in a Norwegian museum.