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: a common North American lynx (Lynx rufus) reddish in base color with dark markings
—used for a small 4-wheeled or tracklaying work vehicle (as for excavating or for lifting and moving loads)
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The California Wildlife Center took over caring for the bobcat, who will be released into the wild after his recovery, according to the nonprofit.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
State legislators this year passed the legislation mandating DNR establish bobcat trapping rules by July 2025.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the bobcat looked completely unfazed and seemed intrigued by Shadow and unafraid to get close to the window.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The California Wildlife Center took over caring for the bobcat, who will be released into the wild after his recovery, according to the nonprofit.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
State legislators this year passed the legislation mandating DNR establish bobcat trapping rules by July 2025.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Bobcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobcat. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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bobcat
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bob·cat
ˈbäb-ˌkat 
: a common usually rusty-colored North American lynx with dark spots
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