Discovering How the Canada Lynx Survives the Harsh Canadian Winters with Its Snowshoe-Like Paws With fierce and formidable looks, the Canada Lynx sits on a boulder proudly announcing its position at the top of the food chain. Its ear tufts bristle and yellow-green eyes narrow as it sniffs the air, ready to ambush its prey like a coiled spring. Found in higher regions and spread across British Columbia, this majestic feline has grey fur in winter that turns into a mottled blend of grey and brown in summer.