I like to think we all have kinship with the 'idea' of an animal spirit .... without delving too deeply into metaphysics. The process of finding that kinship and developing an understanding as to the whys can truly be life changing.
While I love the Lynx and even think of that animal as a totem, I am more similar to the Puertorican Coqui... a tiny treefrog that speaks louder than several countries screaming together.. ;-) coqui