Giant lynx

Giant lynxes were a rare species of large feline.

Description
Their muscular body was covered in thick fur. They had tufts of fur growing from the top of its ears and cheeks. Its legs were strong and they had very large paws, which allowed them to navigate in snowy conditions with ease.

Abilities
A giant lynxes powerful legs allowed them to jump a distance of up to. They had keen detection skills and nearly always detected the presence of a trap. They were stealthy creatures, almost always avoiding detection from prey or any humanoid who was hunting it.

Behavior
Giant lynxes were the most intelligent feline and had their own language.

Combat
A giant lynxes primary weapon was their sharp claws.

Habitat
Giant lynxes lived in cold climates, usually in thick forests or scrubs. They were known to live in Icewind Dale. They have also been spotted residing in the Beastlands.

Ecology
Giant lynxes were nocturnal and hunted at night. Their diet mainly consisted of small prey such as juvenile deer, grouse and rodents. After birth, a young giant lynx cub remained with their mother for up to six months.

Relationships
Occasionally, giant lynxes were used by wood elves as guards to their lairs or villages.