* Threatened or Endangered

Bobcat *

 : Lynx rufus

 : Mammal

 : Southern Canada to northern Mexico

 : Rabbits and other small rodents, birds, insects and occasionally young deer and pronghorn

 : Weight 16 to 30 lbs., length averages 36 inches

 : Limited in northern areas by snow depth and pressure from their cousin, the lynx. Populations are monitored in all of their range with limited hunting occurring in most areas.

 

• Range is limited in northern areas by snow depth and pressure from their cousin, the lynx.

• Populations are monitored throughout their range with limited hunting occurring in most areas.

• With a stubby tail that ranges in length from 4 to 7 inches, these small cats are aptly named.

• Seldom seen due to its secretive nature, bobcats are quite common in areas where prey is available.

• There are at least 12 recognized subspecies, which accounts for their differing size and coloration. Generally, northern cats are larger.

• Like many wild cats, they have retractable claws which can be noted in their tracks by not being able to see claw marks.

 
 
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