Bobcat IUCN and Human Impact

IUCN Rating for Bobcats: Least Concern 

Impact of Humans on Bobcats

Humans have been interacting with the Bobcat species since 8,000 BC. The largest impact that humans have on Bobcats is habitat destruction. We also accidentally kill Bobcats with our cars and with rat poison. As human civilizations spread into Bobcats' territories, it upsets the natural order established in the Bobcats' food chains. As their prey is driven out, so are Bobcats, which forces them into areas they wouldn't normally settle and in territories that are too small. Global warming, another human issue, will continue to affect Bobcats' habitats into the future. Humans are the biggest threat to Bobcats, second only to disease. Feline scabies, a disease affecting Bobcats, has also been linked to rat poison used by humans. 

There are some organizations that work to minimize the harm done to Bobcats. The Felidae Conservation Fund take donations towards protecting the Bobcat. They have multiple research projects throughout North America to research how best to conserve and protect Bobcats, and also collect information for scientific study. This is just one example of the many wildlife organizations that seek to help Bobcats.