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The
Bobcat
by
Hope
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| The adult bobcat measures from 30-45
inches. Bobcats are short tailed, barred with black stripes
above. Their tails end in black on top and are tipped with
white.
There are tufts of hair on top.
The face has dark marks on it. There's lighter fur on their belly.
Their coat is spotted. Bobcats have a short tail and pointed
ears. The stubby tail is only 4 to 7 inches long ( 10- 18 cm long) |
| Bobcats ( Felis rufus ) are fierce
cats that live in forests, swamps, mountain prairie and deserts of much
of North America. They do not hibernate because they mate in
late winter and early spring. After a pregnancy of 65 days
the female gives birth to her young. Females can have 2 or
3 babies at one time The life cycle is embryo, infant, young mammal,
adult bobcat. |
Bobcats are carnivores ( meat eaters).
These solitary hunters that eat small mammals
( like, rabbits, hares, rodents, foxes,
weasels, and even small deer. Bobcats stalk their prey, and
they pounce on it . They can kill their prey with one powerful
bite. |
Bobcats range from Southern Canada
south through Mexico. They have a life span of 10-14
years. They are very good climbers. There most
active at night. . They don't hibernate. They spend most of
their time in their den
( cave) hollow, rock or log.
Bobcats can leap up to 10 feet. Bobcats can swim. |
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