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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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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The city of San Diego Parks and Recreation department states Black Mountain Open Space Park has more than 80 species of birds, bobcats, deer, frogs, kangaroo rats and rattlesnakes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
TikTok viewers, however, were not convinced of this kitty being a bobcat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The virus causes illness and sometimes death in some animals, including both domestic and wild cats, such as mountain lions and bobcats, according to the FDA.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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An artist and photographer, Alolkoy is experienced with wildlife photography, documenting local birds, bobcats and coyote.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The city of San Diego Parks and Recreation department states Black Mountain Open Space Park has more than 80 species of birds, bobcats, deer, frogs, kangaroo rats and rattlesnakes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
TikTok viewers, however, were not convinced of this kitty being a bobcat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The virus causes illness and sometimes death in some animals, including both domestic and wild cats, such as mountain lions and bobcats, according to the FDA.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Bobcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobcat. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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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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