Lynx Jumps 2 Metres Straight Up! | Deadly 60 | Series 2 | BBC Earth

The Deadly 60 team head for the Polar Zoo where they are studying Lynx. Steve Backshall watches them climb and admits to being a little nervous as one climbs a tree just above his head. He suspends a piece of meat to show how they can jump over two meters.
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[@zeldazoned]

Lynx are so so beautiful

[@Lysirell]

Thank you

[@thetigercat4312]

aa than k s

[@harikumarharikumar2427]

james bobbo

[@nicestranger5603]

james bobbo James Bobbo is a big bobbo

[@NathanFrenchAttorney]

@@nicestranger5603 - Not really nice but is strange

[@Bug4566]

I did a report on the Lynx in 5th grade and ever since. they've been my favorite animal.

[@dxmlynx1139]

Would you mind subscribing for great content

[@adrianh3445]

would u mind unsubscribe

[@kyu9857]

SAME! I had a whole project for the Lynx.

[@lynx9409]

Jake Peterson HIGH FIVE MAN

[@movedaccounts7474]

Jake Peterson Same i love lynxs

[@TeamSharyFTW]

Such incredible animals. I will never forget seeing one in a animal sanctuary and the way it looked at me straight in the eyes for a good 20 seconds. Beautiful.

[@Okipouros]

My fat cat can jump 2 meters if he has a good motive (can of tuna)

[@chelikaniakhil8495]

mine can devour a man

[@princefancybum4605]

+Chelikani Akhil mine can devour a loaf of bread

[@WHACKOTRONIX]

Okipouros LALALA

[@kalleanka2796]

Was just gonna type this as well :D Just ordinary cat stuff

[@TimelineProvision]

is it dangerous to be around a lynx like someone would be around a lion? or is a lynx a kind of a pet?

[@canchem9825]

Humans are definitely #1 on the "Deadly 60."

[@canchem9825]

+Moist Gnome Did I also mention that they are on the "Worthless 60" as well.

[@johnnymclaneutah]

only with weapons

[@spice_cake]

Lol right cause like we’re weak af without weapons but then when we have weapons we kill everything. Hunting is a fuckin sport now, while other animals have to hunt to survive lol

[@ridhoardhana]

Something Democrats would say but okay.

[@roastchicken401]

Humans are simultaneously the most and least dangerous creatures to ever exist

[@tomsawyer1999]

This is the freakiest thing I've ever seen! Lynx climbing, jumping and eating! OMG! This deserves an oscar!

[@koborkutya7338]

Lynx was like: "what the hell these humans are about? What do they want from us??"

[@Mike--Oxmall]

This is an old show for young children.

[@rockandrollfantasy86]

Looks like you finally got the attention you wanted.

[@fredal2264]

My sleek house cat stood flat footed and jumped 7 feet straight up onto small storage shed I was building as I put down the first sheet of plywood, landed on all four feet. He couldn't stand it anymore he had to see what I was building from the top down. Cats are amazing animals.

[@createdfit6981]

I can't believe how comfortable they are around him. I'm guessing he observes them often.

[@terryf3282]

Lynx never seem to show much agression to humans. Bobcats seem to show more but that is usually when they have been caught in a trap or the human has a dog with them. Lynx seem to be very chill when they encounter humans.

[@joycelau7338]

I like this host a lot! He's so engaging and friendly, it makes the whole video much more enjoyable!

[@pranavprakash3705]

Lynx: these foking humans never stop messing around, thanks for the snacks though.

[@BobaNyx489]

I can’t stop laughing 😂😂😂

[@RolaiEckolo]

Khajiit has wares if you have coin...

[@bensmith7656]

Haha I get it mate

[@Moose6340]

+Rolai Eckolo Warm sands to you.

[@kahvivatsa]

+Rolai Eckolo M'aiq is tired now. Go bother somebody else.

[@saeedo1998]

May your road lead you to warm sands

[@corywhiteley1769]

Rolai Eckolo oh Skyrim

[@TheGaoNan]

"that was extrodnry

[@hanakikuchi9796]

The lynxs are AWESOME and there also so cute !!!

[@PatriceBoivin]

some domestic cats can jump 2 meters, one Japanese man videotaped his cat jumping up to the ceiling.

[@mummiedanser1609]

+Patrice Boivin yeah I saw that vid it was soo amazing

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

+Patrice Boivin yeah this 1 here was no big deal. Tv tho

[@StiflingSky]

Yes but domestic cats r tiny ;-;

[@Crusader1815]

I had a male cat who could do that. Standing start to the top of the sliding glass door to pounce on an insect on the other side of the glass. You'd just hear this brrrip! as his back claws helped launch him off the carpet. 21 pounds and all muscle. Sweet little guy though... I miss him.

[@frepi]

The guy is flipping out because a big cat climbed in a tree...

[@AtikBayraktar]

ahah i know, he is overly excited :D

[@rc_3887]

frepi the but normally he mentioned thats how lynx's haunt by climbing on a tree then attacking below

[@gabekenyon4882]

A human could take on a lynx qiuet easily it jus wouldnt be fun

[@PhriendsySweetDreams]

it's a fuggin huge cat

[@michealangel1556]

Gabe kenyon lynxs respect people but they can easily kill a bulldog their one of the most dangerous predators they can even kill a wolf one on one.

[@JentleSticks]

I don't like the way they add drama where there isn't any, unauthentic reactions and all that

[@dotsinki1096]

WOAAAH this cat just climbed up a tree

[@sharonhunter337]

They are men.

[@createdfit6981]

When people are passionate about stuff they are fascinated by small details. It's cute

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

They really are some of the handsomest animals of all.

[@coolshariq]

why this guy exaggerating like a big deal!!

[@hajirairfan6574]

Clearly you haven't seen deadly 60 then

[@somerandomfrog]

Why DID this guy over think things? Because that Lynx that was above him, could've jumped down slit his neck and ate him!

[@Looserkid13]

Yes it doesn't appear like the lynx was in stalking mode to normal cat enthusiasts but maybe this guy knows something we don't.

[@AtikBayraktar]

lol :D

[@buzz1913]

maybe because Lynx was not a domestic cat? They are wild, and they can kill human.

[@RaneBane]

Most underrated in the canadian wilderness . The only times I've ever seen them they've had the drop on me already.

[@jakedones2099]

This guy must love life because he always seems happy

[@KennyCutout]

Lol it looks like he scared the lynx away when he shouted out woah! XD

[@rapskallion]

I think it was running so nobody (other lynx) would try to take the food away.

[@peepsqueak7789]

i just freakin love lynx :)

[@asharista3152]

I've always been a dog lover but I adore all cats. So beautiful and exotic.

[@baszt]

the most beautiful animal in the world

[@bucketheadothers2384]

“She’s not tame, and definitely can’t be trusted”..... sounds like my wife 😀

[@LJ2RICH]

Hilarious, comedic, funny if you will. I could never, NEVER stoop so low as to make such a pathetic joke, imagine that, a higher being such as myself climbing down the ranks of society so far to that of even reading the comment of a peasant.

[@AKSBSU]

2 meters straight up into the air...from standing on SNOW.

[@fernandom6724]

in a solid plane soil maybe they can jump higher

[@onewingedangel5826]

Wow, they are truly beautiful creatures.

[@mrlogon99]

The Lynx is adorable :3 looks like my cat!

[@Carbaeiry]

Khajiit has wares if you have coin.

[@Carbaeiry]

Dylan Eyer Look at the thumbnail. You can tell this khajiit has been sippin the vial.

[@RuleofFive]

Lynx don't attack people. Why would you suggest it?

[@MrDaDukee]

Because it is a wild animal and can be unpredictable. Even if lynx attacks aren't documented they still have the intentional to harm somebody.

[@RuleofFive]

***** Have you ever encountered one in the wild? I have and they run like a shot when they see people. They just don't threaten people. I have to laugh at this guy in the video. He says he's nervous around two lynx.....he's the one that set up the food situation with them. They have no interest in him.

[@happychaos]

RuleofFive You're forgetting that they are wild though and still very unpredictable. Just because the ones you have encountered have ran away doesn't mean every Lynx in the world will. Especially since the environment, in which these Lynx have been brought up in, influence/impact their behaviours. Either way it's better to be safe than sorry when in Steve's situation.

[@RuleofFive]

ボスちゃん "Either way it's better to be safe than sorry when in Steve's situation. " "Steve" put himself in that situation with a camera man filming the whole thing. People aren't a target for Lynx because we're too big. Yes they're hunters but even lions won't risk their lives to attack say a male elephant. Lynx are the same way. People are misinformed about the false dangers of a lot of animals and sometimes that ignorance gets these animals killed. Its not right.

[@happychaos]

RuleofFive Yes, Steve put himself in that situation. But that still doesn't mean he shouldn't take the necessary precautions to keep himself safe. Besides Lynx and almost any wild animals are still very unpredictable; the majority of the Lynx species may not hunt larger animals. However, like I said, each animal is not going to act in the same way. Nature isn't 90% predictable, so anything can happen. I mean, you have generalised a whole species of lions. Saying that they won't attack a male elephant. However there have been recordings of lions attacking grown elephants.

[@mattgotsskill]

lol hes acting so scared around this kittens

[@KamalikaMukherjee81]

Such a gorgeous and graceful creature! What a beauty...

[@jeerowe12]

what incredible and beautiful creatures!

[@primalscream1698]

Beautiful creatures!

[@sunairjet]

World's most beautiful animal.

[@frizbeee1277]

Adorable little animals

[@csgrambauer5852]

Why do I keep going: "Kitty-kitty" everytime I saw them on screen?

[@lightupdarkness]

csgrambauer same XD

[@csgrambauer5852]

Dean Sinclair Lol, ikr?

[@RT-zs6rq]

Omg I thought I was the only one! Guess not x3

[@csgrambauer5852]

Midnight Lynx Lol no you're not. I do that to pretty much every feline animal on Earth - even lions! When I see nature documentaries on lions and they cut to a lionness, I go: "Awww kitty-kitty!"

[@RT-zs6rq]

IKR KITTTYYYY My profile pic is kitty x3

[@paulmalishan1611]

my favorite animal

[@thyrsson102]

He's so excited

[@GAMEBEATER6000]

They’re so cute! Even if this was nerve racking for that man 😂

[@floweredinfebruary]

just doing some research on my patronus

[@rachelstarr5525]

That was extrodnry😂😂😂😂😂

[@sheilajeffery3549]

beautiful creatures

[@lilyvampwolf]

They weren't going to attack the humans, the cats knew they were going to get food from them anyway. Cats are so smart!

[@creamoiss]

he acts like if they were tigers or lions, theyr just goddamn lynx

[@proudguy]

We had barn cats on the farm and any one of them could jump that high. I saw a barn cat climb a ladder 20 feet high, grab a pheasant chick in its mouth and leap back down touching just one rung of the ladder. I have seen barn cats walk into the swamp and swim across without hesitation. Also, I have see cats panting like a dog after running flat out for a long distance. House cats have lost most of their physical abilities due to lack of exercise and over weight.

[@Yo-hi2bx]

Lovely shot well done :)

[@indigolynx6367]

the cats were chilling man, no need for that intense music. they literally didn't care you were there at all haha silly boy

[@64fairlane305]

two meters? they are known to jump as high as eight meters straight up

[@lightupdarkness]

64fairlane359 12ft

[@azianberry]

+64fairlane359 that looked very easy for the lynx. they should have made it a bit more challenging.

[@abetheconservationist595]

Lynxes used to live in your countryside until 700 AD.

[@michaeltownley9144]

Yes, and there has been talk of re-introducing them from what I understand.

[@abetheconservationist595]

***** Good news: They will be reintroduced around the end of this year!

[@michaeltownley9144]

Abe The Conservationist I didn't realize it was that soon! Where did you hear that?

[@abetheconservationist595]

***** Yeah I did.

[@abetheconservationist595]

Wolves and bears also used to live in the UK. The brown bear became extinct in 1000 AD, then the wolf in 1743.

[@joshuamoore4537]

I don’t care how tough someone thinks they are; a human is no match for a Lynx.

[@jackledoge2193]

LYNX ARE SO CUUUUUUTE

[@Zatracenec]

Nice video. Sorry if they said it already (i have sound off), but does Lynx attack people? I mean, if I encounter him out in the wilderness, is he going to attack me?

[@ashali4350]

The Lynx are solitary animals that are rarely seen in the wild and will most likely avoid you (flee/hide) unless you pose a direct threat to themselves, young or food/territory.

[@themarcel6.6]

1:23 -1:33 WHAT ARE THOSE things moving in the background

[@OakhheartIX]

+Fastbuddy777 Wow I did not see that at all. Well spotted. There could others. I mean the three we have seen are defintely used to being near humans so it's probably in a park where there are others.

[@themarcel6.6]

+OakhheartIX that's what I thought cause they look like deer ,but I noticed those were jumping and the lynx were jumping too

[@TheMiner16]

Well spotted!

[@That_fangirl2000]

+Fastbuddy777 that are probably other lynxes

[@crystalilyxx1118]

+Fastbuddy777 Wolves maybe? :I

[@chrisgriffiths8454]

Absolutely awesome

[@HypurrDom]

love those guys

[@GiganFTW]

Lol he is scared of those cats!

[@alalmalal]

They are quite dangerous guys if you've ever seen one up close. They are like gigantic houscats but more muscular and with even bigger claws and teeth. If provoked and with no route to flee, they could kill a not very fit, underly dressed person of 5 feet or under.

[@rt.productionsxox3192]

Alfred Dean We'll see won't we big man.

[@GiganFTW]

Ill make a video I'll wear leather gloves and sweat pants and sweater and I'll go hunt 1 with my bear hands. If I see a black bear under 150lbs I'll fight it instead.

[@GiganFTW]

Under 150lbs a black bear has no chance.

[@rt.productionsxox3192]

Alfred Dean One swipe to your throat and all you lifting has gone to waste. Not so big now are ya, Tough Guy?

[@ghostboy4604]

Who named them lynx? why dont we call them extra-cat or something

[@lightupdarkness]

Those lynx's are so calm there eye slits are in friendly mode XD

[@johnh5646]

Amazing Felines!

[@SmokeDogNY420]

I will pay you cats each 50 salmon if you eat the host. Possible long term employment if desired.

[@michealangel1556]

SmokeDogNY420 lynx can’t kill people they can kill most dogs but not people

[@MrKveite1]

MEH, it barely jumped at all, just reached up and grabbed it and they can easily jump so their back feet are 2 meter off the ground if they want to. Cats are doing what they normally do and the dude is a total joke....

[@thetigercat4312]

3:03

[@LinkfromTLOZ28]

gtfo

[@SDSOverfiend]

Factual!!! My retarded ass cat climbs walls for no reason.

[@StiflingSky]

I hope you realise that this cat weighs a lot more than your typical house cat. That is why it is impressive.

[@MrKveite1]

@@StiflingSky have a look at the jaguar pls and see what they can do....

[@fullstrutn]

seeing how the animal reached nearly the bait without jumping it wasn't much of a challenge for this cat

[@adamboyd1349]

Exactly what I thought. He could have jumped much higher.

[@lakshmiganapathyraman6301]

Aww they are so cute

[@lecielo]

that wasn't even a challenging height

[@MrYberr]

Even if they show an interest, and want to be cuddled.. Don’t go near them. Let they just live in their natural habitat♥️

[@khaen.ellingsen790]

Yep - do always respect a wild animal! Their teeth and claws are not for decoration....

[@reazallykhan8614]

I’d like to chill with them

[@King-jp3eg]

Atta boy Steve tamin Lynx out here you know usual

[@4455matthew]

so beautiful.

[@stvbrsn]

Just noticed. They have round pupils, not slits. Odd for a cat.

[@lsdave42]

Very odd if you compare them to house cats...however, check out other large cats' eyes :3

[@jesuisravi]

not that odd apparently--my little 6 pounder has round pupils too, and blue irises to boot.

[@amaliasynolaki7185]

guys may i ask?are bobcats the same animals with lynx

[@ryanklosak7902]

+Amalia Synolaki Yes and No, they are in the same family, but they are both adapted to different climates/areas, they are slight differences, but thats what make organisms unique!

[@HeavyProfessor]

yes, they are the same.

[@btstrash1111]

actully lynx are 1 of the most rarest wildcats and as for bobcats thre very common.

[@homomartian8691]

+Amalia Synolaki It's about the same cat, but the name Lynx is from latin and is slightly more general group of cats, bobcats spread on different continents (eg. Lynx canadensis or lynx lynx or lynx pardinus), like "panthera" - there is no such animal as "panthera" often wrong used for jaguars (Panthera onca) and leopards (Panthera pardus), especially as "black panthera" (the same latin names as mentioned). Panthera is latin name of Felidae family of cat species taxonomy.

[@btstrash1111]

ya right

[@2legit2hit]

this guy is just full of illustrious adjectives haha

[@joshuarosen6242]

I don't like cats at all but I cannot deny that they are incredible athletes and beautiful, graceful animals.

[@Redribbo]

i wanna be a lynx in my next life!

[@scathiebaby]

I hear the waiting list is long. They didn't tell me how to short-cut the queue.

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

Are those wild cats?? They seem way to comfortable around humans, which is not at all good.

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

You're going to marry a bobcat?

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

Ah. Who's the star of the show? I was thinking it was all about the cats.

[@yellstrom]

They're in a enclosed area. These are not wild animals. No Lynx would do this in the wild.

[@BattaliaX]

loonytooner No one appreciated ur joke :p i laughed a lot

[@amandaegeskovhald8222]

TheCatAteMyShoe They're definitely wild, no lynx is neither tame nor domestic.But clearly they're in some type of enclosure and very used to humans.Also they're not bobcats, they're euroasian lynxes.

[@danathelynx6875]

Lynx are so cute

[@xdgamer2765]

The thumbnail: Me when I saw someone Take a Pee when their Door was open.

[@Shmalentine]

That leap wasn't all that extraordinary for a lynx. I bet it could jump another couple of feet higher. I had a cat would would easily jump up onto the top bunk of a bunk bed from a standstill, which was about 5' 6" (my eye level).

[@mjareacts2731]

That was a bit higher than your eye level 1, 2 its jumping straight up in snow smart guy

[@Shmalentine]

marlon alston A lynx is about 4-5 times the size of a domestic cat, has much more powerful hind legs, and most certainly can jump way higher. An average lynx has a length of about a meter. When a lynx stretches its extremities that almost doubles its length (height). When that lynx got up on his hind legs and stretched his front paws all he had to jump was at best 2 feet (probably less). Which is nothing for a lynx. Watch the video - the animal is hardly jumping. He just got up on his hind legs, reached out, and then hopped a little. Smart guy my ass.

[@illuminatiZ]

fake drama

[@lenawikborg5453]

He´s just so overdramatic. Lynx are not known for attacking peoples. Our Lynx in Sweden are bigger then the American and Canadian Lynxes. The Lynx we have here is the Sibirian Lynx. Same kind as in Russia.

[@DavidFraser007]

City dweller ventures into countryside and visits animal sanctuary for the first time.

[@colleenpeterson7247]

Beautiful cats ❤

[@420SanJuan]

my 14 inch dog can jump over my head, not that impressive for a giant cat :p

[@joellehtinen9467]

I guess you are a midget then..

[@420SanJuan]

Daemaa RotMG no im 6 feet tall. saying my dog jumps higher than a cat of similar size

[@TrentCullum]

420SanJuan firstly, doubtful, and secondly fleas can jump over 100 times their body length. That doesn't make the lynx any less impressive. 6 feet is about 183cm. This cat which would weigh more than your 14 inch (imperial measurements, really? Catch up with the rest of the world) dog has about another 20cm on that. Plus it is jumping out of snow. Please leave the internet alone.

[@rt.productionsxox3192]

Trent Cullum Are you kidding me? "Catch up with the rest of the world." I can imagine you being like 11 thinking he's clever.

[@MrYetiman82]

LetsDance2JoyDivision1 yes catch up without the rest of the world. The imperial measuring system is so ridiculously antiquated it is just a joke. And thinking who is clever?

[@HubertGeorge]

Uh... my tiny kitty can do 9ft... straight to the top of a wall. This is pathetic for a lynx.

[@TheBaconWizard]

Yeah, but your kitty wouldn't even make a good snack for a lynx.. you might though.

[@okamijubei]

TheBaconWizard isn't that cannibalism?

[@Niobesnuppa]

@@okamijubei Not cannibalism. Lynx and cats are related, but not the same species. It would be more like if a human ate a chimpanzee.

[@okamijubei]

@@Niobesnuppa okay, borderline-cannibalism

[@Cittamatra]

I cant help thinking that the excitement factor is a little exaggerated, while watching a cat grab a bit of meat.

[@leebirds9251]

These are my fav animals

[@JehanNasyri2]

over reacted guy

[@vandyniyomkham5032]

my cat can jump higher

[@LinkfromTLOZ28]

no

[@usmc2511]

Very cool video!

[@venusdoom4745]

These are one of two pf my fav animals

[@FreedomAndJustice4All]

what incredible creatures the Lord has made!

[@NT-vq9lq]

+Lael C the lord? prove it.

[@NT-vq9lq]

Explain how it works? Scientist have explained it. But let's hear your theory.. What has the "bible taught you?

[@NT-vq9lq]

No they don't pop up.. Evolution over millions of years. The world isn't 6000 years old like your fairy tale religion says.

[@NT-vq9lq]

+Passion Petals AJ sorry thought you were original poster.

[@scathiebaby]

@@NT-vq9lq He didn't say God made them in an instant, 6000 years ago. A smart God would use a big bang and an evolution to create living beings !

[@banfam2012]

Omg I love Lynx cats soooooo much🙀

[@waofy]

Steve is obviously not a cat person. It's clear from their faces and body language that they are in a calm playful mood and not "hunting" him...

[@mykehunt2430]

I live in northern Michigan about an hour south of the bridge. Been seeing a bobcat on my trail cams cruising around on my trails. Pretty cool animals.

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

These cats are beautiful and really cool. I got curious about them because of AC Odyssey. Great video.

[@jaimek6089]

Aww cute

[@ullasorvad8483]

AMAZING

[@ivanrousseau8769]

pretty cool how the cats are watching them 'like lets do this guys" ready

[@ahmedabubaker7207]

so cute >♡< I love it

[@sl3epyhead143]

I used to be one of those !

[@MedusasLover168]

Aww my spirit animal is so cute yet fearsome >:)

[@yasinisma2534]

I love lynx.they are my favorite animals ❤️