A nocturnal wild cat that is named for its short or “bobbed” tail. Bobcats have reddish-brown fur with black spots, white bellies, large paws, tufted ears, and weigh between 15 and 35 lbs. Bobcats feed on small mammals and birds and play an important role in controlling rodent and rabbit populations.
Forest
Bobcats are found throughout North America from southern Canada to southern Mexico. In the United States population densities are much higher in the southeastern region than in the western states.
Common
Nocturnal
Like all cats, the bobcat 'directly registers', meaning its hind prints usually fall exactly on top of its fore prints. Bobcat tracks can be generally distinguished from feral or house cat tracks by their larger size
Carnivores which hunt rodents, rabbits, small ungulates, large ground birds, and sometimes reptiles
Like many felids, bobcats are solitary animals. The male and female interact almost exclusively during the mating season. These cats 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.
Bobcats are important predators in the food chain
Least Concern
