Wildlife Notes: Bobcats

What is the scientific name of the bobcat?

• Lynx canadensis

• Lynx rufus

• Felis catus

• Panthera leo

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bobcats?

• They have retractable, hooked claws.

• They are colorblind.

• They are strict carnivores.

• They consume fruit.

What is the average length of a mature bobcat?

• 20 inches

• 36 inches

• 50 inches

• 10 inches

What is the primary diet of bobcats?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Small animals like mice and birds

• Fish and seaweed

• Insects and nectar

What is a unique feature of a bobcat's tail?

• It is long and bushy.

• It is short and bobbed.

• It is striped and curled.

• It is feathered and colorful.

Which of the following animals is NOT typically part of a bobcat's diet?

• Mice

• Deer

• Fish

• Fruits

What is the bobcat's activity pattern?

• Strictly nocturnal

• Strictly diurnal

• Mostly nocturnal but sometimes active during the day

• Active only during twilight

When do male bobcats typically become sexually mature?

• At birth

• After one year

• After two years

• After three years

How long is the gestation period for bobcats?

• 30-40 days

• 50-60 days

• 60-70 days

• 70-80 days

What is a common cause of death for young bobcats?

• Predation by owls

• Starvation

• Disease

• Human hunting