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Difference between lynx and bobcat showing tail tip and ear tufts

2 key appearance differences between the bobcat and the lynx

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2022

There are 2 key differences in appearance between the bobcat and the lynx. There are more of course but if a person is trying to identify a bobcat or a lynx and differentiate between them you need some clearly identifiable … continue reading…

Posted in bobcat versus lynx | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, canada lynx, lynx | Leave a reply
IUCN Red List don't know the total number of bobcats

How many bobcats are there in North America?

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 21, 2022

The short answer is that we are unsure. You will see some very variable answers from about one million in North America (National Geographic) to between 2.3 million and 3.5 million in the world but the source of the second … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, bobcat population, IUCN Red List
Bobcat scales 7-foot fence with ease and in a few seconds

Are bobcats good climbers?

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2022

Bobcats are good climbers as you might expect. They will climb a tree if and when pursued by dogs or perhaps charged by a deer. However, they spend most of their time on the ground. The video, I think, is … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat
Pixie-bob cat

Domestic cat that looks like a bobcat?

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2022

There are two purebred domestic cats that look like a bobcat: American Bobtail and Pixie-bob. In addition to these two purebred cats which are designed through selective breeding to have a domesticated but slightly similar appearance to the American bobcat, … continue reading…

Posted in American Bobtail | Tagged America, american bobcat, american bobtail, cat fancy, pixie bob, selective breeding | 4 Replies
Bobcat photograph by PD Ryan on Flickr

Are bobcats legal pets in California?

PoC avatarPosted on July 1, 2022 by Macey WeaverJuly 1, 2022

Bobcats are NOT legal pets in California unless you have a ‘special permit’. All cats species other than the domestic cat are classified as “not normally domesticated in this state” and for that reason the state has decided that “it … continue reading…

Posted in keeping wild cat species | Tagged american bobcat, animal law, Animal laws, bobcat, cat ownership, USA animal laws | Leave a reply

Picture of a bobcat – a selection

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2022

People like to see a picture of a bobcat. There are some good ones here. I have taken this opportunity to add a written description. Of course, the name of the cat tells us about one of the more outstanding … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, bobcat appearance | 3 Replies
Bobcat kills deer with suffocating bite to the throat

Bobcats kill these animals (with a discussion)

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2022

People have always asked a lot of questions about the species of animal that the bobcat kills. They want to know whether bobcats kill humans (human-animal 😊), deer, cats, dogs, coyotes, rattlesnakes, fawns, foxes and even whether they kill for … continue reading…

Posted in prey animals | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, bobcat ecology, bobcat hunting
There is a greyish colour to this bobcat

Do coyotes attack bobcats? Yes, according to 3 sources.

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2022

Yes, according to 3 reliably sources. Bobcats share many habitats with other carnivores including coyotes and pumas (mountain lions). According to (1) E.M. Anderson in Bobcat diurnal loafing sites in south-eastern Colorado – 1990 and (2) Koehler and Horncocker in … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, coyote, coyote attack
Can bobcats have long tails?

Can bobcats have long tails?

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 26, 2022

Bobcats cannot have long tails. All true bobcats have a genetic mutation which shortens the length of the tail. The tail is usually about 14 cm long (5 inches).

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Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, bobcat appearance, cat anatomy, cat tails
There is a greyish colour to this bobcat

Can bobcats be gray?

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 27, 2021

The background colour of the bobcat varies from ‘buff, brown, reddish or yellowish brown to light gray and is streaked or spotted with black or dark brown”. So, yes, bobcats can have a grey or greyish background colour but it’s … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, cat anatomy, Cat Appearance
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How much do female bobcats weigh?

PoC avatarPosted on August 27, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2021

Based on studies as reported in the excellent reference book Wild Cats of the World (ISBN: 0-226-77999-8) the following weights apply to female bobcats: In Minnesota, a sample of 15 females weighed between 3.6-18.2 kg with an average weight of … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, cat anatomy
Bobcat den in small cave

Can bobcats swim?

PoC avatarPosted on August 20, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 20, 2021

Of course, bobcats can swim because all cats can swim from the smallest to the largest and from domestic to wild. In fact, they are at least competent and sometimes excellent swimmers (e.g. the tiger) although some species are slightly … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, bobcat ecology, cat behavior, swimming ability
Bobcats in Michigan

Average size of a bobcat in Michigan

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2021

I have some data on the average size of bobcats in the US state of Michigan but it is quite sparse but nonetheless I hope useful. The information is broken down into head and body length, tail length and weight. … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat
Bobcat compared to the domestic cat

Bobcat size compared to domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 28, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 16, 2022

People search for “Bobcat size compared to cat” but what they mean is a size comparison between the bobcat and the domestic cat. I’ve prepared an image which I think is pretty accurate in showing the difference in size of … continue reading…

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Average weight of a male bobcat

PoC avatarPosted on March 27, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2021

The average weight of male bobcats in Oklahoma, taken from a small sample, was 8.9 kilograms (females: 5.8 kg). In Minnesota the average winter weight for males was 13.0 kilograms and for females 9.2 kilograms. To convert kilograms to pounds … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged american bobcat, bobcat, cat weight, wild cat species

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