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<\/p>\nA huge discovery was made when a researcher from the University of Alberta in Canada captured a photograph of a black-coated Canada lynx. Thomas Jung, who is also affiliated with the Government of Yukon, managed to record a 30-second video of this remarkable animal using his cell phone.<\/p>\n
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Image Credit: ScienceAlert | YouTube<\/p>\n
The findings of this unique encounter have been documented. These recordings were placed in an article titled \u201cPaint it black: first record of melanism in Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis),\u201d published in the journal Mammalia. On August 29, 2020, in a rural residential area near the town of Whitehorse, Yukon, the lynx was spotted.<\/p>\n
This region features low-density housing interwoven within mature forests mostly home to white spruce trees. From a distance of approximately 160 feet, observers were able to witness the lynx\u2019s presence. And it appeared relatively calm and undisturbed by the nearby presence of people and a dog. Until eventually leaving the area, possibly in response to the dog\u2019s barking.<\/p>\n
The footage of the Black Canada Lynx has undergone scrutiny by multiple experts in the field. They have verified the animal\u2019s identification as a lynx
\nDespite the low-resolution images, certain obvious characteristics could be seen. Thomas Jung notes, \u201cIt had a black coat with whitish gray guard hairs scattered throughout. As well as whitish-gray hairs in the facial ruff, rostrum, and dorsal regions.\u201d While the lack of a detailed examination is unfortunate due to the image quality, these minor features could still be detected and worked through to determine the Lynx\u2019s viability.<\/p>\n