Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Size: Up to 22 in. (55 cm) at the shoulder. 25 to 30 in. (65 to 75 cm) long . 5 in. (12 cm) tail . Weighs 15 to 35 lb. (6 to 16 kg). Distribution in North America: Found in Southern Canada to Northern Mexico. No longer found in some midwestern and mid-atlantic states
	Tracks                front: 1 1/4" x 2"    hind 1 1/4" x 2"

• Prefers open brushland or semi-wooded country.
• Occurs from valley bottom to timberline, though generally found in mixed cover at lower elevations.

Notes:

• Can be mistaken for lynx (lynx are more streamlined and have longer legs and larger paws).
• Bobcats are smaller than lynx but larger than house cats.
• Rarely vocalize, but if heard at night, they often sound like a baby crying.
• Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.