Bobcat Lynx rufus
This cat gets its name from its short, bobbed tail. Slightly smaller, but similar in appearance to their cousin the lynx, bobcats vary in color from beige to brown with lined or spotted markings in dark brown or black.
ORIGIN:
North America
HABITAT:
Forests, swamps, deserts and suburban areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
M: 16-28 lbs; F: 10-18 lbs
Length: 254-41 in
Height: 17-23 in
DIET:
Small game such as rabbits, mice and birds
PREDATORS:
Cougars and wolves; bobcat kittens preyed upon by coyotes and owls
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Retractable claws and sharp teeth
REPRODUCTION:
Gestation: 50-70 days; Litter: 1-6 kittens
THREATS:
Hunted for fur, habitat destruction
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
12-13 yrs
True or false? Bobcats are roughly twice as large as the average housecat.
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