A wild North American cat with short fur, a spotted coat, and a short tail with a black tip.
From 'bob' (short tail) + 'cat,' named in the early 1800s for its distinctively short, bobbed tail that looks like someone cut it with scissors.
The bobcat's scientific name is *Lynx rufus*, and it's one of North America's most successful wild cats because it can survive almost anywhere from deserts to swamps—and in some cities, you might spot one in your neighborhood!
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