Bobcats
One of the coolest animals to see on a nature walk!
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Bobcats (Lynx rufus)are easily identified by their relatively large size, patterned fur, and stubby (bobbed) tail. Their fur is typically tawny colored and patterned with black bars and spots, however there are a wide number of color and pattern variations in bobcats.
Bobcats are found all over the United States, Southern Canada, and Northern Mexico. The males are noticeably larger than the females. Their weight ranges from 15 to 45 lbs with some males going larger still.
Bobcats are exclusively carnivores and their prey is primarily rabbits and squirrels, but they will also eat small birds, mice, rats, snakes and lizards. There are reports of them taking down small deer, but these are the exception and not their normal prey.
Bobcats are one of America's most misunderstood predators. They virtually never attack people or pets and in suburban settings they can become quite tame. They are often sighted walking down neighborhood walking paths and nature trails.
We typically encourage people to tolerate the bobcats and count themselves luck to see one in "the wild". However, they can be a significant nuisance to farmers that raise chickens, turkeys and other domestic fowl. In these situations, they can be fairly easily trapped and relocated to our nature preserve where they have all the room they want for "catting around"
Call Predator Impact at (918) 397-4091 if you have questions or concerns about a bobcat in your area.
Bobcats are found all over the United States, Southern Canada, and Northern Mexico. The males are noticeably larger than the females. Their weight ranges from 15 to 45 lbs with some males going larger still.
Bobcats are exclusively carnivores and their prey is primarily rabbits and squirrels, but they will also eat small birds, mice, rats, snakes and lizards. There are reports of them taking down small deer, but these are the exception and not their normal prey.
Bobcats are one of America's most misunderstood predators. They virtually never attack people or pets and in suburban settings they can become quite tame. They are often sighted walking down neighborhood walking paths and nature trails.
We typically encourage people to tolerate the bobcats and count themselves luck to see one in "the wild". However, they can be a significant nuisance to farmers that raise chickens, turkeys and other domestic fowl. In these situations, they can be fairly easily trapped and relocated to our nature preserve where they have all the room they want for "catting around"
Call Predator Impact at (918) 397-4091 if you have questions or concerns about a bobcat in your area.