This is a bob cat that I caught through the fencing at the zoo.
May 2008
The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American mammal of the cat family, Felidae. With twelve recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico, including most of the continental United States. The Bobcat is an adaptable predator that inhabits wooded areas, as well as semi-desert, urban edge, and swampland environments. It persists in much of its original range and populations are healthy.
With a gray to brown coat, whiskered face, and black-tufted ears, the Bobcat resembles the other species of the mid-sized Lynx genus.The bobcat is featured in American Indian folklore.
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20 comments:
if you really expect me to move from 99% REPUBLICAN UTAH you will have to give me some democratic neighborhoods...will they let you keep that bobcat????isn't it Zoo property?/
Geez ! I am full of admiration ! you caught that cat through the fence ?? Did you take it home ? lol !
interesting site! lets trade links
i think i haven't see this type of cat in malaysia
it was our school mascot this is a beauty ..I posted 4 this week Tuesday I think have a good one sandy
Is that his paw over the head?
That's a B I G foot! Beautiful animal, another one I wouldn't want to meet alone in the woods.
Beautiful bobcat! I love big cats. I like how much info you put in the post about bobcats as well. A good opportunity to learn more. Thanks!
Great Camera Critters share!
Yes, Dina, that's his foot - he's scratching! :)
Is it a half-grown kitten? It seems awfully light-colored for a full-grown bobcat.
Great, picture, though!
Thanks for having Captured By Gravity in your Entrecard widget today!
cheers,
mo
Terrific shot! What a beauty.
That's a great shot. Beautiful animal.
I've not seen one in the wild here, but I know they are out there somewhere when we camp.
Awwww....Here kitty, kitty! ;-) I LUV all Cats, Great and Small! Thank You for posting this beautiful creature and all the info along with it Mary!
A BIG Meow =^..^=
Hugs,
Kimmie
Nifty shot through the zoo fencing! I recognize that ‘cat’ pose from watching Ms. Kitty ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
I love the big cats - cute photo!
Nice shot! He is a cutie.
We have bobcats living in our area (the So. California mountains) and they are beautiful creatures. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photo!
That's a beautiful creature. I've never seen a real bobcat before.
great photo, but sad that the poor thing having to live behind those bars makes me sad.
Have you ever really looked at the animals behind those cages? No purpose in there life. Reminds me of what life would be like in prison.
But i know some could never survive the wild.
Boy is that beautiful! Thanks for showing me what I'm looking for! We have a bobcat out here... it has been stalking the deer. I've seen its tracks (following the deer tracks), and we have heard it at night... but I have yet to see it - I swear that eventually - someday - I will see it ;-)
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