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Wildlife
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RANGE: Southern British Columbia eastward across
southern Canada south to Mexico, throughout much of the U.S.,
but is absent from much of the eastern area of the United
States.
STATUS: Not a protected species
HABITAT: The bobcat is more adaptable than the lynx and lives
anywhere there is sufficient forest or brush to provide food and
cover. Bobcats tend to avoid areas with deep snow; their small
paws are not adapted for running on the soft surface of the snow
in pursuit of prey, consequently bobcats must move to lower
elevations with less snow. Although the bobcat makes seasonal
habitat changes, the general habitat type is the same; dense
shrubby undergrowth that supports a high density of prey
species.
SPECIAL HABITAT REQUIREMENTS: Dry, secluded den site, common
areas include, ledges, rock crevices, earthen burrow, or hollow
logs.
BREEDING: Litter of 2-4 born in any month, but typically in
spring.
FOOD: Rabbits, small mammals and birds, they will even take deer
on occasion.
REFERENCES: Burt 1952 Cstui et al |
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