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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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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.
Bobcats are not endangered. It is classified as a species "of least concern."
Why is the owl an enemy to the bobcat?
Well, bobcats will eat owlets if they fall out of the nest and they can kill and eat adult owls.
How many babys does the bobcat have at one time?
Bobcats can have 1-4 kittens usually, but sometimes there could be more.
Bobcats and prairie dogs are both placental mammals. They given birth to live young, and nurse babies with milk. They are also warm blooded and covered with fur.
What is the bobcat's predator?
The Bobcat, at least the adult, has few predators. Man still hunts them, and sometimes they kill each other in a "dispute" of one kind or another. The Gray Wolf and the Cougar will kill them, but usually to protect territory rather than as food.
The kits or kittens are more vulnerable. Large birds of prey like owls, larger hawks or eagles will take them. The coyote and fox will snatch one up, and adult males will kill kits if an opportunity arises. A link can be found below.
the only enemy a bobcat has is a human with a gun
The bobcat is a predator, only man or a bigger cat like a (mountain) lion or tiger will prey on a bobcat.
Wolves, coyotes, owls, hawks, and eagles will take bobcat cubs...
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What are the conservation efforts to protect the Mexican bobcat?
Starting in 2004, Defenders has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife to track, capture, and collar bobcats in the State of New Jersey in order to determine their movements and which habitats are important to their survival. This valuable data will help biologists create a protection and management strategy that focuses on preserving the most critical bobcat habitat.
Is a bobcat a 2nd level consumer?
Mostly a secondary consumer because it usually feeds on animals such as rabbits, woodchucks, and deer. It can also be considered a tertiary consumer because it can eat pigs, sheep, house cats, birds, and (rarely) hawks (which are of course, birds.) It is mostly presented as a secondary consumer, and just for you to know a secondary consumer can eat another secondary consumer (but if it mostly eats secondary consumers of course it is a tertiary consumer) or even a teriary consumer in some very rare cases
