The lynx is known by the tuft of black hair on the tips of its ears and its short or bobbed tail. In fact, the bobcat is a species of lynx. All lynx have these tufts, but their purpose isn’t completely clear. Some scientists think they use them like whiskers to detect things above their heads. Others think the cluster of hairs enhances hearing. #LovelyLittleLynxLitter 📷s: Penny Hyde #SanDiegoZoo #catstagram #catsoftheday