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Summary
Bobcats are solitary and not often seen during the day. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American mammal that appeared around 1.8 million years ago. Twelve subspecies are currently recognized. This adaptable predator inhabits wooded areas, semideserts, urban edges, forest edges and even swamplands. The bobcat is vital for controlling pest populations, preferring rabbits and hares. However, it will hunt anything from insects, chickens, geese, other birds and even small rodents to deer, if necessary. Local populations are vulnerable to extirpation by coyotes and domestic animals.
Tags
bobcat
lynx rufus
felidae
cat
predator
mammal
wild
wildlife
animal
hunter
lynx
crepuscular
protected
shenandoah national park
bobcats
forest edges
pest populations
local populations
north american
million years
twelve subspecies
edges
national parks gallery
high resolution
virginia
Date
2015
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
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