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(Updated -- 03-09-2010) I had originally thought this was a Bobcat, but have since been told by several people that this is in fact a Canada Lynx which is even more rare. I feel very fortunate to have gotten this shot. (Original Post slightly updated): Shot of a Canada Lynx  taken at work today (03-08-2010). The Lynx is in Glacier National Park at this point. The railroad tracks are between US Hwy. 2 and Glacier National Park. The park boundary is only 50 feet from the tracks all along this section. This 12 mile section of remote railroad track can only be accessed by rail this time of the year. This Canada Lynx crossed in front of me as I was traveling to a signal location that needed to be checked. I had just enough time to grab the camera and get off a few shots as it scampered up the side of the mountain/rock ledge. I don't know their habits but am wondering if they are territorial as I saw a very similar looking animal Canada Lynx / Bobcat at this location about a year ago (no photos that time).

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Camera Info/Settings:
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Canon 7D
Canon 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS @ 200mm
1/80-second exposure @F8
No polarizer..
ISO 100
No tripod..
Adobe DNG Converter - 15 to 25% smaller files average.
RAW / DNG file processed with Aperture 3

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