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Lynx are stocky medium-sized cats. The lynx are widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere. Lynx hunting is almost always solitary. Its diet includes snowshoe hares and small deer. |
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They are certainly endangered. Their population is unknown. They live up to 24 years in captivity and 17 years in the wild. Lynx are closely related to Bobcats. Lynx are solitary and wander widely, so they need a large home territory. Lynx won’t mate till they have found a suitable territory for raising the kittens. This territory should include enough amount of prey, cover for hiding the kittens, and plenty of water to catch fish. |
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The Puma is the largest cat in North America. Florida’s Pumas are extremely endangered. There are no more than 50 left in the wild. They rarely live more 14 years in the wild. Pumas are making a gradual comeback because they were almost wiped out in America because of hunting. Pumas are highly adaptable cats. | |
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Male Pumas can weigh more than 144-264 lbs. Female Pumas can weigh 80- 132lbs. Pumas are excellent climbers. Pumas have more names than any other big cats. They are called Cougars, Pumas, Mountain Lion and Catamount. |
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Bobcats are territorial and solitary. The Bobcats are more aggressive than there close cousin the Lynx. Bobcats are relatively saller than the Lynx. They do not weigh more than 33 lbs. Bobcats are so widespread because they are very adaptable |
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| They can live anywhere from forests to deserts and they also have adapted to live in California. Bobcats may live up to 32 years in the wild but not more than 13 in the wild. Bobcats are still hunted for their fur. They are also hunted for a sport. Bobcat’s diet includes many things. They hunt small deer, hares, little rodents, and other mammals. They have also been known to catch small fish from a stream. |
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