The World of Bobcats

By: Cole Johnson

What do bobcats look like?

A bobcats’ fur is short . It is yellowish or reddish brown with black spots. It has a

short tail and weighs about 11-30 pounds. It is about two times as big as a normal house cat. Their claws are very sharp.

WHERE DO BOBCATS LIVE?

Bobcats can be found in most of the United States, in southern Canada, and in parts of Mexico. They make their homes in caves and crevices.

What do bobcats eat?

• Snowshoe Hares• Rabbits• Mice• Other Rodents• Birds• White-tailed deer

What else did I learn about bobcats?

• Bobcats are nocturnal. • Bobcats are mammals.

What are some interesting facts?• Bobcats are also known as wildcats.• They stalk there prey silently.• Cougars and wolves stalk bobcats.• Owls attack bobcat kittens.• In some places, bobcats are trapped for their fur.• Bobcats get their name from their tails because they are bobbed.• Bobcats are fierce.

I like bobcats!