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Felina Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Felina is a female blue Bobcat, native to Montana, born on May 7, 2004. She weighs about 20 pounds. Felina is very much a special needs Bobcat. She was born with a heart condition that must be monitored for the rest of her life. We hope it will be a long one! Also, in 2007, Felina had one leg amputated. She has met her physical challenge bravely and has adapted very well to her new look. She will help us with research on treating cats with her condition, and what is needed in thier environment to be comfortable and happy.
You will notice her coat is not the brownish color of Bobcats from our area. Her coat is a grayish-blue color because in the wild she would need it as camouflage in the colder, snowy climate of Montana. She is a very special addition to our family.
The Bobcat, although it does not bear the family name, is a distinct species in the Lynx genus. In comparison with the Canadian Lynx, the Bobcat is generally smaller and it can be differentiated from the Lynx in a number of ways. The Bobcat has less pronounced ear tufts and cheek ruffs, much smaller feet and shorter hind legs. Its tail is white on the tip, whereas the Lynx has a black tip on its tail. It has a generally more patterned and varied coat coloration. Fur color ranges from light grey, to yellowish brown, buff, brown and reddish brown and markings vary from tabby stripes to heavy spotting. Bobcats are always spotted to some extent, with some individuals patterned only on the undersides, others with spots extending up the sides onto the chest and back. Both melanistic and albinistic Bobcats have been reported - melanism has been found only in Florida.
The Bobcat is found in Southern Canada, the US, and parts of Mexico. It hunts both by night and day and feeds mainly on hares and rabbit, but also eats rodents, birds, and deer.
Bobcat Statistics:
| Body Length |
40 inches |
| Weight | up to 13.5 to 35 pounds; |
| Gestation Period | 62 days |
| Litter Size | 1-6 average |
| Life Span | 12-13 years |
| Status | Least Concernn |
