Bobcat

Lynx rufus

NATURAL HABITAT
The Bobcat adapts well to diverse habitats and lives in forests, swamps, deserts and urban areas.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Rabbits, mice, birds, squirrels and other mammals
IN THE ZOO – Meat

FASCINATING FACTS

• Most abundant wildcat in the United States
• Females raise litters of one to six kittens
• Mothers care for kittens until age one
• Stalk and pounce on their prey
• Sometimes hunt mammals that are bigger than them