Bobcat - Lynx rufus
Habitat	Bobcats utilize both forested lands and beaver swamps. An individual's home range is about 800 to 900 acres. In hardwood forests, dens are made in rock crevices, hollow logs and under downfalls.
Ecological Niche	Bobcats are a nocturnal feline predator of rabbits, rats, and other rodents. They are important for the population control of these animals. Occasionally they will kill deer, birds and other small animals but probably have little impact on their populations. Bobcats are strictly carnivorous. They have few enemies except careless humans.
Life Cycle	Bobcats mate in late winter or early spring and bear their young about 60 days later. The young weigh 4 to 8 ounces and their eyes open in about 10 days. The young will leave their mother in the fall or following spring. Bobcats breed when they reach 1 to 2 years of age, and live for 15 to 20 years.
Behavior and physical adaptations	Bobcats are mostly nocturnal in habit. They are solitary since most prey is too small to be shared. Camouflage coloring makes the bobcat extremely difficult to see. Their slender body, long legs, and claws adapt them for exceptional speed and maneuverability. Their large claws and canine teeth are adaptations for catching and holding prey.