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Can a domestic cat mate with a domestic cat and produce offspring?

Can bobcats mate with domestic cats to produce offspring?

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2022

The question arises because there was a time in the late 1970s in America when a theory was circulating that the domestic cat breed, the American Bobtail, was a result of a mating between an American bobcat and a domestic … continue reading…

Posted in wild cat hybrid? | Tagged bobcat, cats mating, domestic cat, wild cat hybrid
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
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
Bobcat portrait by Dave Welling

Are bobcats solitary animals?

PoC avatarPosted on June 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 15, 2022

The answer to the question as to whether bobcats are solitary animals needs to be nuanced. Some websites bluntly say that bobcats are solitary. I don’t think that it is quite as black and white as that. My reference book … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat, bobcat ecology

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
Handsome bobcat

Cats that live the longest?

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2022

The question is a bit ambiguous but I believe it can be rephrased as follows: “Which species of cat has the longest lifespan on average?”. I have to include the word “average” because there will always be individual cats who … continue reading…

Posted in lifespan | Tagged bobcat, captive cats, captive wild cats, jaguar, lifespan, lifespan of domestic cat, moggie, wild cat species | Leave a reply
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
Mexican bobcat

Mexican bobcat – subspecies or not?

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2022

The Mexican bobcat is still considered a subspecies of the bobcat but perhaps a better description is “potential subspecies” because it is by no means certain that it is different or sufficiently different to the bobcat that is found in … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat, lynx, mexico, small wild cat species, wild cat species | Leave a reply
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
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Global warming causes bobcats to eat more domestic cats?

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2021

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada: There is a belief that global warming is causing bobcats to eat more domestic cats. The chain of events is pretty straightforward. Global warming causes more droughts and forest fires. These reduce the number of prey … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged bobcat, Bobcat Attack, canada, Cat News, cats killed, coyote attacks, lost cat, predators preying on cats | Leave a reply
Pet bobcat who likes to use a human toilet to poop and pee

Are bobcats legal to own in Florida?

PoC avatarPosted on October 14, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 14, 2021

Bobcats are legal to own in Florida provided you have a permit as they are classified as ‘Class II Wildlife’ because they can be a danger to people. They require “substantial experience and specific cage requirements”. These requirements must be … continue reading…

Posted in Bobcat | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, bobcat, Florida, USA animal laws | Leave a reply
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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