Safety note: Do not approach wild cats. Sighting is rare — observe from a distance.
The Bobcat is North America's most common wild cat, roughly twice the size of a domestic cat, with spotted fur and a short, bobbed tail. Secretive and seldom seen despite being relatively widespread.
Habitat
Forests, brushlands, deserts, and mountain terrain
Diet
Rabbits, rodents, birds, and deer
How common
Rare
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