Endangered Canada Lynx Spotted in Vermont for First Time Since 2018

The rare sighting of the wild cat has sparked interest among conservationists and highlights the challenges facing the species.

A Shrewsbury resident captured video of the lynx walking along a rural road.
This is the first confirmed sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont in six years.
The lynx, likely a male, was observed to be thin but calm around passing cars.
Canada lynx are endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally.
The lynx was probably dispersing, a behavior where it travels to establish its own territory.