BOBCAT
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Throughout
much of the 20th century, the bobcat could be found in each of
the lower 48 states. Because the bobcat adapts well to a variety
of habits and to the presence of man, it still prowls parts of
many states, mostly outside of the Midwest. Yet, the bobcat is
rarely spotted by people because it hides well and hunts mostly
at night.
Most
bobcats are about a yard long, plus a stumpy tail, and weigh about
24 pounds. Females are shorter and weigh about 16 pounds. Their
long legs make them seem bigger than they are. They have tufted
ears, accentuated by muttonchops. Their soft fur, ranging from
tawny to gray, has always made them attractive to trappers. Bobcats
also have been trapped because of their tendency to supplement
their normal diet of small wild animals with chicken, sheep, and
other livestock.
Text
© 2001 Terry White, Drawing © 2001 Bill Harrah.
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