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Bobcat (Felis rufus) ecology and management

December 31, 1997

The bobcat (Felis rufus) is a medium sized predator in the family Felidae found exclusively in North America. Extensive natural history information is available and is summarized in several bibliographies and reviews (Sweeny and Poelker 1977, McCord and Cardoza 1982, Boddicker 1983, Anderson 1987, Rolley 1987). The bobcat is a spotted cat with a short white-tipped tail, small dark ear tufts and is about twice the size of the house cat (Felis domesticus) because of the bobcat’s longer bone structure (McCord and Cardoza 1982, Jameson and Peeters 1988). The bobcat weights between 5- 15 kg with males larger than females. TL 700- 1000, T 95-150, E (from crown) 60-75 (Jameson and Peeters 1988).

Publication Year 1997
Title Bobcat (Felis rufus) ecology and management
Authors Judd A. Howell
Publication Type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Index ID 70176676
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center