Key characteristics: While similar in shape and size to cougar tracks, the lynx’s footpads are covered in dense hair that prevents them from sinking as deeply into the snow. With paws out of proportion to their body size, the lynx has much larger paw prints than its close cousin, the bobcat. Size: Both front and back prints of a lynx will appear approximately three inches by three inches, although they can be as large as a cougar’s. They typically walk in straight or deliberate lines, which may run to trees, and there may be a tail pattern dragging in the deep snow. While very similar to the lynx, the gait of a cougar is slow and deliberate, resulting in prints that leave a clear impression in the snow or mud. Key characteristics: The cougar’s asymmetrical elongated paw print will display four toe pads in a semi-circle, with no visible claws. Size: The biggest cat in Canada, both front and back cougar prints will appear up to four inches by four inches.
Toe imprints will also be straighter, closer together, and usually touching. Key characteristics: Unlike black bears, the long claws of a grizzly will often be clearly visible in the track. Size: Larger than a black bear, a grizzly’s front paw tracks range from five to seven inches in length, while their rear paws imprint is between 10 and 12 inches in length. Toe imprints will also be curved and spaced further apart than a grizzly’s. Unlike grizzly bears, the shorter claws of the black bear may not leave an impression in the ground. Key characteristics: Although bears have five toes on each foot-with the largest toe on the outside-the smallest inner toe does not always leave a print. The front prints of a black bear are about five by five inches, while hind prints are up to eight inches in length. Size: Since a bear’s entire paw pad can leave an impression, their track is one of the largest of the predators.
Bear paw print in mud how to#
Here are seven common predator tracks you might spot in the Canadian wild, plus some tips on how to differentiate them. After all, snowy fields and soft muddy trails provide the perfect blank canvas for woodland wanderers. If you love hiking near your cottage, winter and spring are the prime seasons for spotting animal tracks-and learning how to identify them.
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