An adorable video has emerged of a Canada lynx receiving cuddles form his carer in Salem, NY, USA.

The footage, shot last last month, shows Max, 5, letting his owner pet his fluffy head.

"He was obtained by an independent wildlife educator for the sole purpose of educating children about the endangered lynx species, other wildlife and the need for conservation," the owner wrote online.

"Unfortunately, he has a health issue called Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and has to be monitored closely. So, everyday is a blessing with Max," he added.

Maxwell "Max" is a Canada Lynx born in May 2011 at a zoo. He was obtained by an independent wildlife educator for the sole purpose of educating children about the endangered lynx species, other wildlife and the need for conservation. Unfortunately, he has a health issue called Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and has to be monitored closely. So, everyday is a blessing with Max. This video is a simple moment between a cat and his owner.