Bobcat

The bobcat, also known as the red lynx, is a medium-sized cat native to North America. It ranges from southern Canada through most of the contiguous United States to Oaxaca in Mexico. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2002, due to its wide distribution and large population. Bobcats are shy, elusive creatures and mainly nocturnal, so they are rarely seen by people. They roam three to seven miles in a night, traveling and hunting on the ground, although these wildcats can climb well. Predators of the bobcat include mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, owls, wolves, and humans.

Eats: Squirrels

Mass: 14 – 40 lbs (Male), 8.8 – 34 lbs (Female)

Scientific name: Lynx rufus

Lifespan: 7 years

Trophic level: Carnivorous

Length: 19 – 49 in. (Adult)

Gestation period: 60 – 70 days