Species of the Week:Bobcat

Species of the week:
Bobcat(Lynx rufus)

1. Bobcats are a North American feline found in most of Canada,Mexico and the United States.
2. It has a distinctive set of black bars on its forelegs and a stubby tail that is often black-tipped.
3. Bobcat diet varies depending on location although they prefer rabbits and hare.
4. Bobcats are solitary and territorial animals.
5. The longest living wild bobcat has been recorded to live up to 16 years although bobcats usually live from 5-10 years.
6. Bobcats mating seasons usually occur from February until March although this might change depending on location.
7. Gestation period lasts around 60-70 days and about one to six kittens are born, with the normal being around two to four kittens.
8. Kittens leave their mother usually after the Fall of their first year.
9. Bobcat territory varies according to population density and the location but IUCN has found the territory to be from 0.052 km2 to 330 km2)
10. Bobcats are deemed as "Least Concern"by the IUCN although some populations are declining at certain areas.