Himalayan lynx is a subspecies of Eurasian lynx, globally distributed in Pakistan, China and Magnolia. In Pakistan, the Himalayan lynx dwells in the Hindu Kush mountain ranges and is primarily distributed through the following regions: District Chitral, Murree Hills, Neelam valley, Kaghan, Margalla Hills, Swat, Dir, Chitral, and Gilgit.

The species is highly threatened on a local scale. The main threats to the existence of the Himalayan lynx are retaliatory killing because of human-lynx conflict, loss of natural prey-base and loss of habitat to a lesser extent.

The actual status of the species and its real distribution limits are not known in Pakistan. The preferred habitats of the Himalayan lynx are temperate, sub-alpine above the tree line and low rainfall regions. These animals are nocturnal, solitary and stay in the elevation range of 8000-14000 feet. The Himalayan lynx mostly prey on hoofed animals, rodents, hares, foxes, wild boars, deer, and birds.

Further research on the number and distribution is needed to better understand the Himalayan lynx’s ecology and devise proper plans for its conservation.