The Japanese word for lynx is oyamaneko and a Eurasian lynx is known as Yōroppao oyamaneko.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynx オオヤマネコ | Ooyamaneko | None | |
| Eurasian lynx ヨーロッパオオヤマネコ | Yōroppa ooyamaneko | None | |
| Caracal (Desert lynx) カラカル | Karakaru | None | |
| Canada lynx カナダオオヤマネコ | Kanada ooyamaneko | None |
Interesting facts about lynx’s in Japan
Lynx’s are fascinating cats, but unfortunately they are not natively found in Japan. So if you happen to be in Japan and you want to see one then it’s best to go to a zoo.