How Canadian Lynx Survive a Brutal Winter
In How Canadian Lynx Survive a Brutal Winter, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the difficult life of the wildlife that stay in the Arctic North in the winter. A Canadian lynx travels hundreds of miles to hunt for food in order to survive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
Sir David Attenborough showcases the wonders of our planet's seven continents — from frozen tundras to dense jungles — where life always finds a way.
Lesson Express
Q: What is noteworthy about the Canadian lynx?
A: No other cat lives as far north as the Canadian lynx.
Q: What is one strategy the lynx relies on when hunting?
A: The lynx can surprise its prey.
Q: How does the snowshoe hare protect itself?
A: The hare hops away and uses branches to protect itself.