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Bobcats (animal)

Bobcats are a type of lynx. They live in woodland areas of North America, and have 12 subspecies.

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Do bobcats live in lee's summit?

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Yes, bobcats can be found in Lee's Summit, Missouri, as they are a native species to the state. They typically inhabit wooded areas and can also be found in urban environments. However, sightings of bobcats in suburban areas like Lee's Summit are less common than in more rural areas.

What is the Genus Latin name for Bobcat?

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The Bobcat species (Lynx rufus) is in the Genus "Lynx".

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What is a bobcat's phylum?

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A bobcat belongs to the phylum Chordata, which includes all animals with a spinal cord.

What is the taxonomy of a bobcat?

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Scientific classification of the bobcat:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Clade: Synapsida

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Felidae

Subfamily: Felinae

Genus: Lynx

Species: L. rufus

Binomial name: Lynx rufus

Is a bobcat an invertebrate?

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No, a bobcat is not an invertebrate. Bobcats belong to the class Mammalia, which means they are vertebrates. Invertebrates are animals without a backbone, while vertebrates have a backbone or spinal column.

What is the 7 level of classification for a bobcat?

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The seven levels of classification for a bobcat are:

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Carnivora
  • Family: Felidae
  • Genus: Lynx
  • Species: Lynx rufus

Why is the scientific name of the Bobcat 'Lynx rufus'?

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The scientific name 'Lynx rufus' for the Bobcat comes from the genus Lynx, a group of medium-sized wild cats, and the species name rufus, which means red or reddish, referring to the Bobcat's distinctive fur coloration. This taxonomical binomial is used to classify and differentiate this specific species within the Lynx genus.

What animal group is a bobcat in?

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A bobcat is a member of the Felidae family, which includes cats. They are specifically classified as members of the Lynx genus.

Do bobcats live on the plains?

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Yes, lots of them!

What type of weather do Bobcats like?

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they hate the snow so the like warmer weather but not extremely hot

What sound do bobcats make?

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I'm trying to figure out what noise coyotes make for a book I'm writing. Can you help me? I'm only ten, but I still don't know what noise they make.
Coyotes are in the same group as dogs, and they make many of the same noises. So when a coyote is with her pups, she makes a variety of soft noises, even sometimes a low growl--little coyotes need to learn what not to do and when not to do it! The pups will also practice growling and barking at one another as they play.

Of course, you aren't going to hear these noises in most situations. So the main part of my answer has to do with sounds you would hear from a coyote at a distance.

Most dogs have some sort of "howl." When I was growing up I played the trumpet in our school band. Whenever I would practice at home our dog would come, sit down right in front of me and make the most awful sounds. My mother thought I was hurting her!

Later I found out that the famous wolf howls and my dog's crying are two versions of the same thing!

There is a "sympathetic response" that gives the dog the urge to howl along with certain types of sounds. It doesn't hurt them, and it isn't a sign that there is anything wrong. It's just one of those things about being a dog.

Coyotes are known for their howls and their yaps. The coyote's howl is very different from that of a wolf, but it functions the same way. When a coyote hears a loud noise of a certain kind, it will have an urge to "join in on the chorus" and start howling as well. If you are outside at night, the air is clear and cold (sound moves better), and you start hearing a coyote pack howl, it can be scary. Especially if there are lots of coyotes in the area, you could even hear one start far away, then a bit later another sounds closer, and then in a bit the howls are coming from all around you!

This isn't a sign that you are in trouble. Coyotes that are hunting don't typically howl. (For one thing, it scares their prey away).

A coyote's howl is often shorter and has a more distinct beginning and end than does a wolf howl. You will often hear yaps or barks before or after a coyote howl. So if you can imagine a full-throated wolf howl, then raise its pitch a bit, toss in some yelps and barks, and generally make them shorter and you've got a coyote howl.

Coyotes also make barking noises sometimes (but this doesn't usually sound like a dog barking). And probably the scariest noise is the low growl when a coyote does see you and doesn't like you being there. One thing to remember is that coyotes usually live and hunt in packs. So if you hear one growling at you, chances are it is not alone. . .

Do humans mess up bobcats?

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Sometimes they can but most of the time humans do not mess up bobcats:) :)

How big is a baby bobcat?

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Around seven to eight inches, slightly larger than newborn housecats.

Do bobcats like to eat mice?

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yes they do they also eat birds and deers

How do you know when a bobcat will attack?

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As with any wild animal you should always keep your distance. Making your self look big, loud shouts, and aggressive movements will generally scare off a Bobcat. If that doesn't work then the next course of action would be to defend yourself either with a weapon or hiding if possible. If it's just a sighting then notify your local wildlife agency and have date, time, location, and possible prey sources (small dogs, domestic cats, livestock, etc.) information to give them. Bobcats are "scaredy cats" most of the time unless provoked, frightened, or near their litter.

What do you call a baby bobcat?

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they call it a kitten not a cub because bobcats are in the cat family

Do bobcats migrate anywhere?

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No, they do not.

How does the bobcat protect itself from its enemies?

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A bobcat has many defense mechanisms that they can use against their predators. These defense mechanisms include their sharp claws, sharp dagger style teeth, ferocious growl, concealment capabilities, and keen sense of sight.

How many bobcats are in captivity?

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Exact numbers are impossible to calculate. It depends on which area of North America you mean. Estimates provided by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (From 1988) place Bobcat numbers anywhere between 750,000 and 1.5 million. Yet, they are considered to be threatened in three Northeastern states.

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How long and how tall is a bobcat?

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They are dimensionally similar to Felis Familiaris- the domestic Cat. Cats and lynxes can cross-breed. the true lynx has a long tail like a furry bat or projection, the Bobcat as the name implies, is bobbed- short. They can make nice pets, but never forget they are a Wild animal!

Is a bobcat a vertebrates?

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a bobcat is a vertebrate.