Bobcat

Bobcat-

Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Mammalia Order : Carnivora Family : Felidae Genus : Lynx

Limerick: They are small and hairy, But still quite scary, Small mammals they eat, its a very nice treat, they are very nary

Lifestyle and Diet Bobcats eat rabbits and hares, along with rodents, squirrels, birds fish and insects. The bobcat can go for a long time without food. When small animals are not around they will prey on larger animals like deer and come back to eat them later. If a bobcat is hurt a larger animal may eat them, like a bear or wolf but are usually not preyed upon.

Bobcats prefer to live in woodlands. It ranges from humid swamps of Florida to dessert lands of Texas or rugged mountain areas. Bobcats can also survive in urban areas. When chased by dogs the Bobcat usually runs up a tree.

Bobcats can live from 16 to 32 years of age. Male bobcats start to breed when they are two years old. Females start reproducing as early as one year old. Female bobcats usually one to six babies but usually two to four kittens are born in April or May.

Fun Facts Bobcats have five toes on there forefoot, but the fith toe does not leave a mark. Bocats walk four miles in a day The bobcat does not have a accurate smell

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