In an effort to establish a viable population of lynx (Lynx canadensis) in Colorado 96 lynx were reintroduced into southwestern Colorado in 1999 and 2000. Release protocols were evaluated by monitoring released individuals through radiotelemetry.

Lynx have demonstrated an ability to survive long-term in areas of Colorado. Reintroduced lynx have also exhibited site fidelity, engaged in breeding behavior and produced kittens. What is yet to be demonstrated is whether conditions in Colorado can support the recruitment necessary to offset annual mortality for a population to remain viable for several generations of lynx.

From Feb 4, 1999 through May 2004,166 lynx were reintroduced to southwestern Colorado. To provide information to natural resource professionals, and the general public on areas used by these lynx, a series of lynx location maps were generated.

This addendum to the report "Lynx (lynx canadensis) use of the Wolf Creek Pass area along Highway 160, Mineral County, southwestern Colorado" provides the total number of lynx located south of Highway 160 using three different analysis areas and three different data sets.