Canada Lynx Spotted in Vermont After Six Years

A rare Canada lynx was spotted in Vermont's Rutland County on August 17, marking the first confirmed sighting in the state since 2018. The animal, identified by its distinctive features such as long black ear tufts and a black-tipped tail, was filmed by local resident Gary Shattuck. The lynx, classified as endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally, is typically found in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, where conditions are more suitable. Wildlife biologist Brehan Furfey noted the significance of the sighting due to the lynx's endangered status and its unusual location far south of its usual habitat. The lynx is thought to have been a young male dispersing in search of new territory. This sighting has sparked renewed interest in conservation efforts for the species in Vermont.