Difference between a bobcat and a mountain lion. A bobcat is also known as a wildcat or lynx
Its scientific name is lynx Rufus. There are about 12 identified subspecies of bobcats
The bobcat may live in the forest, suburban areas, semi desert and swamplands physical characteristics
This animal is around 2 to 4 ft long and can weigh anywhere from 11 to £35
Bobcats usually have a gray to brown coat and are characterized by a whiskered face and tufted ears
They have yellow eyes and their faces look wide because of the extended hairs
They also have black stripes on their front legs and a black tipped chubby tail
Bobcats are smaller than the Canadian links but are about twice as big as house cats traits and behavior
Bobcats are predominantly nocturnal animals. They are territorial and live a solitary life
Their breeding period is from winter to spring and gestation takes about two months
Female bobcats usually raise their kittens in concealed burrows. Bobcats are equipped with keen sight and sharp hearing
They also have a good sense of smell. They are carnivores with a diet usually consisting of insects
mice, birds, chickens, geese, rabbits and squirrels. A mountain lion. A mountain lion is a feline
of many names. It's also known as a Cougar Puma Panther or Kamau
Its scientific name is Puma Concolor. It holds the Guinness world record for the animal that has the most number of names
physical characteristics. A mountain lion has a total length of up to six ft
It weighs around 66 to 100 and £87. It is a slender cat with a round head and ears that are erected
The mountain lion usually has an orange brown or yellow brown coat
Its tail is long and cylindrical and has a dark tip. Although the mountain lion is large
it is commonly associated with the small cats since it lacks ability to roar
Nevertheless, it is identified as the second heaviest cat in America. Next to the jaguar traits and behavior
Mountain lions are solitary, nocturnal animals that are also very territorial. These animals have no fixed mating season and the gestation period takes around
three months. Only the female lions take an active role in parenting and they're very protective of their young
Mountain lions are carnivorous in catching their prey. They use both stealth and strength
They ambush their prey and can jump over 20 ft. Bobcat versus mountain lion
A bobcat is smaller with a body length of about 2 to 4 ft compared to lions which grow up to six ft long
Bobcats are also much lighter, weighing around 11 to £35. Whereas mountain lions are heavier
weighing around 66 to £187. These two cats can differ greatly in physical appearance
Bobcats have gray to brown coat, a whiskered face and a black tip
chubby tail. Mountain lions on the other hand, have orange brown to yellow
brown coat, a slender body, a rounded head and a long cylindrical, dark tipped tail