The Colorado Division of Wildlife found the kittens during its annual spring lynx survey, in five dens in the eastern San Juan Mountains and in Gunnison and Eagle counties.
The shy, relatively small wildcats are a federally threatened species and in Colorado are considered a species of concern. The DOW has been working since 1999 to re-establish lynx in the state, reintroducing 218 so far, and tracking them with radio collars.
 A lynx kitten found by the Colorado Division of Wildlife during its annual spring survey in the San Juan Mountains. (Courtesy Photo, Colorado Division of Wildlife) Advertisement |
The existence of kittens demonstrates the lynx are expanding their range and surviving long enough to reproduce — good signs, the DOW says.
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