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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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What colors does a bobcat have?
Color base ranges anywhere from cream to fawn to grey, with charcoal overtones and black spots. Spots can be smutty and barely distinguishable, or clear and distinct, depending on the individual cat and their habitat.
there aren't supposed to be. supposedly the last wolf killed in Ohio was in 1842. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1132
however, there are numerous eyewitness reports cropping up (ex: http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1132)
my parents saw a wolf in their yard in columbiana county, Ohio.
also, there have been wolves kept as pets or at research/educational facilities, or in transportation, that could escape and thrive for a time..
A mountain lions physicall characteristics are running to catch their prey and eating their prey.
No. They can, but they don't, normally. A cougar would much rather go after deer than another animal that can fight back as well as it can.
Prices for Bobcat equipment vary greatly by the size and abilities of the machine.
To buy the animal, you will have to have the proper licenses first, then find someone willing to sell. In many cases it is done between zoos for trades.
How much babies does a bobcat have at a time?
Bobcats typically live to six or eight years of age, with a few reaching beyond ten. The longest they have been known to live is 16 years in the wild and 32 years in captivity. They generally begin breeding by their second summer, though females may start as early as their first year. Sperm production begins each year by September or October, and the male will be fertile into the summer.
A dominant male will travel with a female and mate with her several times, generally from winter until early spring; this varies by location, but most mating takes place during February and March. The pair may undertake a number of different behaviors, including bumping, chasing, and ambushing. Other males may be in attendance, but remain uninvolved. Once the male recognizes that the female is receptive, he grasps her in the typical felid neck grip. The female may later go on to mate with other males, and males will generally mate with several females. During courtship, the otherwise silent Bobcat may let out loud screams, hisses, or other sounds. Research in Texas has suggested that establishing a home range is necessary for breeding; studied animals with no set range had no identified offspring. The female has an estrous cycle of 44 days, with the estrus lasting five to ten days. Bobcats remain reproductively active throughout their lives.
The female raises the young alone. One to six, but usually two to four, kittens are born in April or May, after roughly 60 to 70 days of gestation. There may sometimes be a second litter, with births as late as September. The female generally gives birth in some sort of enclosed space, usually a small cave or hollow log.
The young open their eyes by the ninth or tenth day. They start exploring their surroundings at four weeks and are weaned at about two months. Within three to five months they begin to travel with their mother. They will be hunting by themselves by fall of their first year and usually disperse shortly thereafter. In Michigan, however, they have been observed staying with their mother as late as the next spring. (Wikipedia)
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Bobcats prey on sheeps and small mammals such as rabbits, field mice and birds. They also chase fish.
Yes, bobcats will and do attack cats, dogs, and small children. I have had 5 cats eaten by bobcats, in one season's time.
What are a bobcat's instincts?
The Bobcat is crepuscular (generally most active at twilight and dawn). It keeps on the move from three hours before sunset until about midnight, and then again from before dawn until three hours after sunrise. Each night it will move from 2 to 7 miles (3-11 km) along its habitual route. This behavior may vary seasonally, as Bobcats become more diurnal during fall and winter. This is a response to the activity of their prey, which are more active during the day in colder months.
Bob cat's are not high on a wolves prey list. However, if a wolf finds a dead one, they'll eat it. Also, if the wolf is hungry enough, and the cat weak enough, they'll eat it.
No, generally the bobcat population is considered quite healthy.
Do humans hunt bobcats for their fur?
Yes, the laws allowing for the legal trapping and hunting of the Bobcat vary greatly depending on where you are, and what species of Bobcat is targeted. Some are still protected, while others live in protected preserves. The Bobcats not protected depend on the public's general attitude towards traps, and trapping, no matter the risk to all. The chances are good that the local wildlife officials will issue permits to hunt and trap the Bobcats removed from the endangered species list. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
What adaptations does the bobcat have to help it to survive in it's environment?
Their naturally camoflaged coat makes them virtually invisible to their favorite prey, rodents and rabbits.
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What is the climate like where the bobcats live?
The adaptable bobcat can be found in deserts, swamps, forests, even near towns.
Why is a bobcat adapt to the taiga?
Bobcats are well-adapted to the taiga due to their thick fur, which provides insulation against the cold temperatures typical of this biome. Their keen sense of hearing and excellent climbing skills allow them to hunt effectively in the dense forests and navigate through snow. Additionally, their solitary nature and ability to thrive on a varied diet, including small mammals and birds, enable them to exploit the diverse food sources found in the taiga ecosystem.
No, they are quite prolific. I have seen them often in California, near the suburbs.
How long is a female bobcat from head to tail?
Here's information from Wikipedia about the male -- the female will be a little shorter:
"The adult male Bobcat is 28 to 40 inches (71 to 100 cm) long, averaging 35 inches (89 cm); with a stubby 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) tail..."
A bobcat is a North America mammal of the cat family ,felidae.
Their latin name is Lynx Rufus meaning lynx with red hair. They have a spotted reddish brown fur, tufted ears and short tail. They eat small mamals such as rabbits, mice, woodchucks, skunks, raccoons and moles, birds, such as grouse, some repitles (I forget which ones,) and even deer four times their size!
How does a bobcat hide from its predators?
Bobcats rely on their camouflage to both prey and hide from hunters. Their coats are made to blend in with rocks, woods, and grasses. They also rely on their speed, jump, and ability to climb trees to escape Wolves, Puma, and Bear.
