Lynx captured by camera trap in Bashkiria National Park

The predator strolled leisurely through the winter forest, as if across her own domain.

The lynx is one of the most secretive and cautious inhabitants of the national park. In winter, she tries to conserve energy: moves less, stays in shelters, and goes hunting at dusk and at night. Her wide paws with thick fur work like snowshoes, helping her avoid sinking into loose snow and silently sneak up on prey.

The lynx hunts with a precise, sudden leap. She prefers not to chase her prey, but to attack sharply. That is why shelters, fallen trees, and windfalls are important to her. Often, the lynx moves along already trampled animal trails, where it is easier to encounter prey.