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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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Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Today, many groundhog populations are tightly controlled by invasive coyotes, as well as recovering populations of bobcats.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Since Christmas, the camera showed opossums, raccoons, an owl, bunnies, squirrels, a bobcat and, of course, coyotes.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The property has always been a haven for wildlife, and Wilson said it's been wonderful sharing the neighborhood with deer and bobcats and watching the owls and hawks in the trees.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Bear sightings, as well as other sightings of wildlife including bobcats and moose, can be reported to DEEP on its website.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Today, many groundhog populations are tightly controlled by invasive coyotes, as well as recovering populations of bobcats.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Since Christmas, the camera showed opossums, raccoons, an owl, bunnies, squirrels, a bobcat and, of course, coyotes.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The property has always been a haven for wildlife, and Wilson said it's been wonderful sharing the neighborhood with deer and bobcats and watching the owls and hawks in the trees.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Bobcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobcat. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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bobcat
noun
bob·cat
ˈbäb-ˌkat 
: a common usually rusty-colored North American lynx with dark spots
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