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The young are furred but blind at birth. In about ten days their eyes will open and at four weeks they begin to explore the area around the den. They are weaned in about seven to eight weeks.
Bobcats in our area occupy a variety of habitats where there are forests of dense thickets, woodlots and cliffs. They seem to favor rocky, brushy hillsides on which to live and hunt. Although they are often undetected, bobcats can live close to humans as long as there is suitable habitat. They make their dens in hollow trees, small caves, and underneath rock ledges and outcroppings.
Bobcats are somewhat larger than domestic cats, ranging from 24 to almost 40 inches in length, including the tail. They weigh between 16 and 24 pounds, depending on their sex, with males typically being heavier than females.
The name “bobcat” may have originated from its short tail, which is only six or seven inches long. The end of its tail is always black, tipped with white. Their mottled coloration varies from grayish to reddish brown with small darker spots and blotches. Long hairs on their faces resemble ‘sideburns’and their ears are usually dark with a white patch near the tip.
Bobcats were once found throughout the United States but today’s range is more limited. A major factor that leads to the death of many wild animals appears to be the available food supply, although parasites and diseases can also affect the population.
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