The bobcat (Lynx rufus), also known as the wildcat, bay lynx, [2][3] or red lynx, [4] is one of the four extant species within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. Native to North America, it …

Nov 29, 2025 · The bobcat is a cat with long legs, large paws, a stout body, tufted ears, and a tail that looks ‘bobbed.’ It is the world’s smallest lynx species, being a close relative of the Canada …

Jan 8, 2024 · Bobcats are crepuscular, meaning they are active in early morning from predawn to after sunrise and early evening from twilight to midnight. They are solitary animals, coming …

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a medium-sized cat native to North America. It is featured in some stories of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America and in the folklore of European …

Sep 15, 2023 · Size and Appearance: The Bobcat is a medium sized cat with a ruff of fur around the sides of the face. They weigh between 13-30 pounds, stand 21 inches high and are 30-50 …

The bobcat is also known as the red lynx and it ranges from southern Canada to Mexico, inhabiting diverse landscapes such as woodlands, deserts, urban edges and even swamplands.

Nov 23, 2025 · The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a stealthy adaptable predator found throughout North America. Recognized by its short “bobbed” tail, tufted ears, and elusive nature, this wild feline …

Sep 10, 2010 · Bobcats may look cute and fluffy, but don’t be fooled into thinking they’re anything like a house cat. One of the four species of lynx, these wildcats are around twice the size of …

Oct 23, 2025 · The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is an adaptable predator of the cat family Felidae that inhabits wooded areas, as well as semidesert, urban edge, forest edges, and swampland …

Welcome to this comprehensive fact sheet about the bobcat, one of North America’s most adaptable and resilient wild cats. Named for its ‘bobbed’ tail, this feline has captured the …