Bobcat

The Bobcat (Lynx rufus, or Felis rufus) is a small wild cat indigenous to North America. They have reddish-brown or yellowish-brown coats that are streaked with black or dark brown and have prominent, pointed ears with a tuft of black hair at the tip. They have white underparts. They are named for their short or "bobbed" tail. Bobcats stand approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) high at the shoulder. The male Bobcat typically weighs from 11–16 kg (24–35 lb).

Reference

• National Park Service - Bobcat (some adapted public domain text)
• Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking by Tom Brown, Jr.
• International Society for Endangered Cats Canada
• Exoticcatz.com Bobcat Page Information on the care and behavior of bobcats kept as pets or companion animals.