Simple Title for now..Lynx Rufus(Bobcat) Geographic Range Bobcats are found throughout North America from southern Canada to southern Mexico. In the United States population densities are much higher in the southeastern region than in the western states. Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (native ). Habitat Bobcats can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, semi-deserts, mountains, and brushland. They sleep in hidden dens, often in hollow trees, thickets, or rocky crevices. These animals are found in the following types of habitat: temperate . Terrestrial Biomes: desert or dune ; savanna or grassland ; chaparral ; forest ; mountains . Physical Description Mass 4 to 15 kg (8.8 to 33 lbs) Length 65 to 105 cm (25.59 to 41.34 in) Bobcats range in length from 65 to 105 cm, with the tail adding an extra 11 to 19 cm (bobcats got their name because of their short tails). They are 45 to 58 cm high at the shoulder and weigh between 4 and 15 kg. Bobcat fur can be various shades of buff and brown, with dark brown or black stripes and spots on some parts of the body. The tip of the tail and the backs of the ears are black. They have short ear tufts, and ruffs of hair on the side of the head, giving the appearance of sideburns.