Mammal
bobcat Facts Lynx rufus
- Diet
- The bobcat is able to survive for long periods without food, but eats heavily when prey is abundant.
- Lifespan
- Up to 32.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Felidae. Order: Carnivora.
What Do bobcats Eat?
Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: the bobcat is able to survive for long periods without food, but eats heavily when prey is abundant.
bobcat Conservation Status
bobcat is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 32.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 8.9 kg
Fun facts
- Other males may be in attendance, but remain uninvolved.
- The bobcat is crepuscular, and is active mostly during twilight.
- The pair may undertake a number of different behaviors, including bumping, chasing, and ambushing.
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