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: a common North American lynx (Lynx rufus) reddish in base color with dark markings
—used for a small 4-wheeled or tracklaying work vehicle (as for excavating or for lifting and moving loads)
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Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Being an environmental scientist, he’s deeply invested in bobcat conservation – bobcats eating prey that’s been poisoned by rodenticide is one of his big grievances – and wishes only good things for these cats living in the big city.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
When Caddy arrived, the bobcat was visibly exhausted from trying to get free.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
Other predators — bobcats, lynx, coyotes, wolves and foxes — may be easier to spot in winter than summer as their dark fur stands out against the snow.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2024
In addition to coyotes, hunting contests have targeted bobcats, foxes, crows, squirrels and many other animals that lack the strict regulations applied to traditional game animals such as deer and elk.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024
Foxes and bobcats are particularly inquisitive, often coming up to satisfy their curiosity by sniffing these objects.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
Why do lawmakers want to make bobcat hunting legal?
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Photos show a bobcat lying on the ground and tangled in green fencing as chickens walk around nearby.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
Noun
After a few stops in between the bobcats, parrots and deer, my last trip was to the bear exhibit.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Being an environmental scientist, he’s deeply invested in bobcat conservation – bobcats eating prey that’s been poisoned by rodenticide is one of his big grievances – and wishes only good things for these cats living in the big city.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
When Caddy arrived, the bobcat was visibly exhausted from trying to get free.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
Other predators — bobcats, lynx, coyotes, wolves and foxes — may be easier to spot in winter than summer as their dark fur stands out against the snow.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2024
In addition to coyotes, hunting contests have targeted bobcats, foxes, crows, squirrels and many other animals that lack the strict regulations applied to traditional game animals such as deer and elk.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024
Foxes and bobcats are particularly inquisitive, often coming up to satisfy their curiosity by sniffing these objects.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
Why do lawmakers want to make bobcat hunting legal?
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Photos show a bobcat lying on the ground and tangled in green fencing as chickens walk around nearby.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
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bobcat
noun
bob·cat
ˈbäb-ˌkat 
: a common usually rusty-colored North American lynx with dark spots
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