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Lynx rufus floridanus

Lynx rufus floridanus

The Florida Bobcat is a small wild cat with beautiful spotted fur. They are great at climbing trees and love to hunt for small animals in their forest homes.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Lynx rufus floridanus is a medium-sized wild cat with reddish-brown to grayish fur, distinct dark spots and streaks, and a white underside. It has a short, 'bobbed' tail with a black tip on top and white underneath, along with prominent ear tufts. This subspecies tends to be smaller and more reddish than bobcats found further north.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyFelidaeGenusLynx
Lynx rufus floridanus
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Lynx rufus floridanus

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Bobcats can rotate their ears almost 180 degrees to pinpoint the exact location of sounds!

Bobcats communicate using a variety of sounds, including purrs, hisses, growls, and chirps!

Each bobcat has a unique pattern of spots and stripes, like human fingerprints!

The Florida bobcat's short, 'bobbed' tail gives this species its common name.

Special abilities

Ability

Stealthy Prowler

Lynx rufus floridanus can move almost silently because of its padded paws, helping them sneak up on prey.

Ability

Super Night Vision

Lynx rufus floridanus has excellent low-light vision that helps them hunt effectively during dawn, dusk, and night.

Ability

Acrobatic Leaper

Lynx rufus floridanus can jump up to 3 meters (10 feet) high to catch birds or escape danger.

Measurements & details

Length
70-100 cm
Weight
5-11 kg
Lifespan
10-12 years
Top Speed
48 km/h
Litter Size
1-6
Gestation
60-70 days

Diet & Feeding

A skilled hunter, this bobcat mostly eats small animals like rabbits, rodents, and birds.

Primary Foods

  • Sylvilagus floridanus
  • Oryzomys palustris
  • Odocoileus virginianus (fawns)
  • Meleagris gallopavo

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Florida Bobcat

Collections

Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

If you see a bobcat in the wild, it's best to stay back and watch quietly from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Lynx rufus floridanus?

70-100 cm

How much does Lynx rufus floridanus weigh?

5-11 kg

How long does Lynx rufus floridanus live?

10-12 years

How fast can Lynx rufus floridanus move?

48 km/h

What does Lynx rufus floridanus eat?

A skilled hunter, this bobcat mostly eats small animals like rabbits, rodents, and birds.

Where is Lynx rufus floridanus usually found?

Forests

How does Lynx rufus floridanus hunt?

Ambush

How many babies does Lynx rufus floridanus usually have?

1-6

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