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Lynx rufus
Habitat: Found in forests, semi-deserts, mountains, and brush land. Bobcats sleep in hidden dens, often in hollow trees, thickets, or rocky crevices.
Diet: Rodents, small ungulates, ground dwelling birds, and reptiles.
Reproduction: The mating system of bobcats is similar to that of house cats. Males and females only associate for the briefly for time of courtship. Bobcats mate in early spring. After a gestation period of 60 to 70 days, a litter of about 3 kittens is born. The female bobcats bring meat to their young and teach them how to hunt after they are weaned, and then stay with them for almost a year. Male bobcats do not help raise their offspring.
Physical description: Bobcats range in length from 65 to 105 cm, with the tail adding an extra 11 to 19 cm. The fur can be various shades of brown, with dark brown or black stripes, also spots on some parts of the body. The tip of the tail and the backs of the ears are black. They have short ear tufts, and ruffs of hair on the side of the head.
Behavior: Bobcats are solitary animals. They rarely vocalize, although they often yowl and hiss during the mating season. Bobcats are basically terrestrial and nocturnal, although they are good climbers and are often active at dusk as well as during the night.
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
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Bobcats got their name because of their short tails. |
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Bobcats mark their territories with scent to repel intruders. |
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