Raptors, or birds of prey, like the eagle, owl and hawk, have large, strong, hooked bills that bite and tear flesh while their feet immobilize the prey.
Lynx fall prey to the vagaries of weather
Lynx fall prey to the vagaries of weather Researchers have discovered that the Canadian lynx
population is affected by climate cycles. Changes in temperature
and snow cover in the three Canadian climate zones affect how
easily lynx can catch their prey, snowshoe hares, and contribute to
the different levels of the lynx population in these
areas. 21 AUGUST 1999, P. 19