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Rare Canada Lynx Sighting Thrills Minnesota Lodge Owner

2/28/2025

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Sarah Hamilton, the proud owner of Trail Center Lodge in Minnesota, captured a rare moment on her porch when a Canada lynx appeared, delighting viewers with over 31,000 Facebook views. Wildlife researcher John Erb emphasized the rarity of such sightings, with only 97 confirmed in Minnesota since 2007, highlighting the lynx's elusive nature and dwindling population of around 650 in the northeast.

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Sarah Hamilton, the proud owner of Trail Center Lodge in Minnesota, captured a rare moment on her porch when a Canada lynx appeared, delighting viewers with over 31,000 Facebook views. Wildlife researcher John Erb emphasized the rarity of such sightings, with only 97 confirmed in Minnesota since 2007, highlighting the lynx's elusive nature and dwindling population of around 650 in the northeast.