Complete the Lynx roster (4/4) + gentle overhaul

[weak sable]

Please add the two missing lynx species—Canada Lynx and Iberian Lynx—and give the existing Eurasian Lynx and Bobcat a remodel/rework. Both new species already have perfect homes on existing reserves, making this a great backfilling opportunity (they could also debut on future maps and be backfilled later). Completing the lynx group improves regional authenticity and small-predator gameplay.
Backfilling

• Canada Lynx → Askiy Ridge Hunting Preserve (Alberta, Canada) and Yukon Valley Nature Reserve (Alaska)
• Iberian Lynx → Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve (Spain)
• If a future NA/Iberian map appears first, introduce them there and then backfill to the reserves above
  Overhaul requests
  1. Remodel/rework for Eurasian Lynx and Bobcat: Once Canada Lynx and Iberian Lynx ship with new models, bring those upgrades to the two existing species for parity(https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1323703520851136624)
  2. Behavior: As small predators, lynx shouldn’t trigger a mass “fleeing” reaction in large herbivores/bears (https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1361848565718188162)
  3. Bobcat distribution: Backfill Bobcat into Mississippi Acres Preserve (https://discord.com/channels/393040947006406657/1382150853632327712)
  4. Mexican Bobcat: Differentiate the Mexican Bobcat (Lynx rufus escuinapae) in Rancho del Arroyo from the New England Mountains bobcat—similar to how Rocky Mountain vs Desert bighorn sheep were handled
  5. Iberian Lynx density/difficulty: Since it’s endangered, tune it like the Snow Leopard: Very low density and elusive

Thanks for considering this

Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)
A northern lynx specialized for snowy boreal forests. Notable for long legs, very large snow-adapted paws, dense winter coat, pronounced ear tufts and cheek ruffs, and a short black-tipped tail. Native across Canada and parts of the northern USA.

Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus)
A smaller, heavily spotted lynx endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Recognizable by its bold pelt pattern, large facial “beard,” and short tail with a black tip. Occupies Mediterranean scrub and dehesa mosaics where rabbits are abundant.

[vivid tendon]

I think that the Iberian Lynx should have a low population, but not necessarily Snow Leopard low. Their population in Spain has reached over 2000 animals, so having 50 - 100 on the map wouldn’t be bad imo. Otherwise I’m all for this, especially seeing as Canada Lynx were a big missed opportunity for Askiy Ridge.

[weak sable]

I hear you. I’m not fixed on Snow Leopard levels. I mainly suggested keeping it scarce to add another elusive, rewarding-to-track predator. The Iberian lynx has that near-mythic vibe, so it feels like a great fit for that profile.

[high maple]

I like the idea a lot, and if it means Cuatro can get a big backfill I'm all for it. It has always been my favorite map and i got my first non-story diamond on it, but it is so empty. This would help make the map more complete.

[sacred nacelle]

In Medved Taiga and Revolunti Coast, there’s overpopulation, and I see it everywhere.

[high maple]

In some areas, but in others, it's like a ghost town

[vivid tendon]

I think that a smaller population than normal (I believe the norm for most species is around 200 or something like that) is alright, but I feel that a population of 8-10 is kinda low for such a small cat, especially seeing as they could be found across the whole of the map. I think 50 or so cats across the map could work, as Lynx should be insanely elusive (seeing as I’ve spent much of my life in the woods and never seen anything more than a track of a Lynx, I know this for sure).

[sacred nacelle]

I spotted a Diamond Eurasian Lynx near a cabin. It was such a lucky moment that it made me see it like one of the many stray cats.

[high maple]

I wish that happened every time I log in to medved. I can never find lynx

[sacred nacelle]

I prefer the low population of lynx.

[high maple]

same. Less painful to hunt my reindeer

[sacred nacelle]

Snowshoe Hare and Canada Lynx in Askiy Ridge.
European Rabbit and Iberian Lynx in Cuatro Colinas.
Mountain Hare and Eurasian Lynx in Medved.

[sacred nacelle]

When I hear warning sounds from a musk deer or other prey, I’ll know that a pack of wolves is coming while I wait on the stand. It is helpful.

[dense beacon]

In real life we have a lot of Lynx in sweden, but they are still pretty scarce and skittish, that's how lynx just are. That's why I think they need low populations.

[sacred nacelle]

Their populations need to be redistributed because of this 👇

The quote from Wikipedia: “It tends to be less common where the grey wolf is abundant, and wolves have been reported to attack and even eat lynx.

[manic lava]

I really want the see the Iberian lynx added to the game they are a very beautiful species of cat, and of course I also want their primary food score the European rabbit added to cuatro colinas as well.

[high maple]

agreed

[weak sable]

[granite charm]

If any map could use a new species backfilled, it would be Yukon, which the Canadian lynx would be perfect for

[bronze mortar]

Bottom left one just woke up. 😯

[weak sable]