A still from the video of the lynx.
A rare big cat native to Canada has been spotted in Vermont! Gary Shattuck captured the elusive creature on video in Rutland County.
A map of Vermont highlighting the location of the sighting
This is the first confirmed Canada lynx sighting in Vermont since 2018.
A close-up of a Canada lynx's face.
Canada lynx are endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally. This sighting is a rare occurrence.
A snowshoe hare in a wintery setting.
Most sightings occur in the Northeast Kingdom due to favorable habitat and food sources. Canada lynx primarily hunt snowshoe hares.
A map showing potential dispersal routes.
The lynx seen in the video is likely a male dispersing to establish its territory.
A still from the video showing the lynx's calm demeanor.
Despite its thin appearance, the lynx's calm behavior is typical for a dispersing individual.
A person looking through binoculars.
There have been over 160 reported lynx sightings in Vermont, but only seven have been confirmed.
Report Sightings
If you think you've seen a Canada lynx, send a photo or video to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
