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.
19 Comments
Marika Antal 01 Sep 2009
fantastic work!!helen tyralik 07 Mar 2008
what a beautiful creatureKarie Goffic 26 Mar 2007
wonderful photo, I love wildlifeAnne Vis 17 Jan 2007
Awesome shot, Gary!Bev Chudey 15 Aug 2006
Wonderful action photo. Love the wild cats!!!Jerry 07 Feb 2006
Excellent action, focus and excitement!barbie frudakis 11 May 2005
cat baby!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha. i love it!Renee Nemerov 10 May 2005
Great capture!lerat andree 10 May 2005
What a pretty fellow and a great shot. Love your selective focal point.thea walstra 09 May 2005
Wonderful shot GaryReba McDonald 09 May 2005
A lucky shot. I'm told they are hard to photograph.Loredana 09 May 2005
Very beautiful capture Gary good info too fabulous work :)Karen Corcoran 09 May 2005
super picture Gary, wonderful presentation and composition.joan warburton 09 May 2005
Wow! Amazing photo! Your work is incredible!Pat Abbott 09 May 2005
This is fantastic, Gary. I like the natural surroundings too. Can't wait to see more.Nancy Woolweber 09 May 2005
Your photos are like looking through a National Geographic Issue. Love them.Charlotte Ottilo 09 May 2005
Beautiful Capture Gary! and chock with so much info..thank youJoke Schotting 09 May 2005
Beautiful photo Gary!!eileen martin 09 May 2005
great shot, looks like something caught his eye:)