Color : Gray to tawny
Size : Length - 1 to 1 1/2 feet Weight - 20 to 40 pounds
Breeding : Reach maturity at 1 year Gestation period is 65 to 75 days Average number of cubs per litter: 3 (can range from 1 to 6)
Territory : Throughout the United States and Canada, also found in Mexico
Natural diet : Rabbits other small mammals, rodents, and birds
Vocalizations: purrs, whines, and screams
Lifespan : 10 to 20 years in captivity
Interesting Facts:
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The bobcat is the most common in the United States. It is present in 48 of the 50 states.
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Bobcats get their name from their bob tail.
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The further north a bobcat lives, the larger it will be.
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Male bobcats will hunt and bring food for their mates and cubs.
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Mating season is November to January.
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