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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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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The species is often confused with bobcats, and the comments section reflects that.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
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Predation is also relatively common: Research shows coyotes are the No. 1 predator of whitetail fawns, with black bears and bobcats ranking a distant second and third, respectively.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
The species is often confused with bobcats, and the comments section reflects that.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
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“Bobcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobcat. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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