small lynx (Lynx rufus) of North America.

The North American lynx (Lynx rufus). The "bob" refers to the cat's stubby tail. [1888

a small wild cat that has small ear tufts, a broad cheek ruff and a short stubby tail

a common name for the American Lynx

Named for their short or “bobbed” tail, these fascinating felines are larger than house cats and sport razor sharp teeth and claws. The bobcat prefers woody or grassy areas, but can be seen along deserted roads at dawn and dusk hunting for small rodents.

The Bobcat (Lynx rufus, or commonly felis rufus) is a wild cat native to North America. They are found mostly in the United States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico. The bobcat is an adaptable animal that inhabits wooded areas as well as semi-desert, urban, and swampland environments.