Several have remarked that the lynx looks skinny and have asked questions about its erratic behavior. But according to Maria Levin, at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Wildlife Damage Center Grimsö Research Station, the health of the lynx in question seems to be good.

In an email to SVT Nyheter Öst she writes:

"It looks to be a young lynx of normal physique in summer fur."

"Special behavior"

However, she describes the lynx's fearless behavior as a bit odd:

"The behavior of going up on the patio is a bit special, but is probably explained by young age. Just as in foxes, moose and many other animals, risk thinking is not well developed in young individuals and they are more often closer to human activity (settlements) than their older conspecifics."

Erik Ågren, licensed veterinarian at SVA, the Swedish National Veterinary Institute, also perceives the lynx's health as good.

"Looks like a young lynx in summer fur, i.e. does not look as compact as with thicker winter fur. Am alert and curious, moving normally, so nothing strange or sick, from what I can perceive from the footage," he writes in an email.

"Young animals can be curious"

He also describes the curious behavior as normal for a young animal.

"Young animals can be curious, especially if the mother has rejected last year's baby now that she is about to give birth to the next litter."

Roger and Rose-Marie describe the special meeting in the clip below:

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See the lynx and hear Roger and Rose-Marie tell us more about the fascinating visit they received at the cottage. Photo: Tobias Holmqvist SVT/Roger Ossmin