194，Bobcat

Today, we will talk about the bobcat, whatit looks like, and other things. The bobcat lives in the woodlands, swamps,mountains, and deserts of North America. First, the bobcat is a medium-sized cat,about twice the size of your pet cat. It is named after its short tail, whichappears “bobbed”. Bobcats are muscular animals with long hind legs that makethem bounce up and down as they walk. The fur varies in colors, but it’susually a tan or grayish brown color, with black streaks on the body. There aredark bars on the forelegs and tail. The bobcat has spots which help it tocamouflage. The face looks wider than it actually is because of ruffs of hairthat start behind that ears and go down under its chin. The ears have short,black tufts. The lips, chin, and underparts are a creamy yellow and white.Their eyes are yellow with round, black pupils, and the nose is pinkish red. Bobcats are crepuscular, which means thatthey are mainly active during twilight hours. They can survive for a long timewithout food, but when food is plentiful, they will eat a lot. When a bobcatfinds prey, it will stalk its prey, and then ambush. Some foods that bobcatseat are rabbits, hares, rats, birds as big as swans, and bird eggs, but thereare many more animals that bobcats can eat. They are capable of hunting andeating larger animals, such as foxes, skunks, small dogs, and domesticatedcats. They will also eat farm animals.