Bobcat

Bobcat is a species of cat (Lynx rufus) in the subfamily Feline (mammalian order Carnivora, family Felidae) that is closely related to the lynx.

Bobcat is also known as wildcat or bay lynx. It is distinguish from the similar Canada Lynx by its relatively small feet, ears tuftless or with very short tufts, and bobbed tail, white below.

Bobcats vary greatly in size (5-18 kg), males among larger than females. Like other wildlife in North America, they are symbolic of the spacious and natural beauty that most inhabitants of this continent rarely see or experience today.

The fur is pale brown to reddish with black spots. Bobcats are nocturnal and generally solitary.

Bobcats are found over an extensive geographic area from southern Canada, throughout most of the continental United States, and south to Oaxaca, Mexico.

They are active day and night and are among the most diurnal of the cats. The chief prey of bobcats is hares but other small mammals, birds and occasionally even deer are eaten. They are important for controlling rodent and rabbit populations.
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