The bobcat, also known as the bay Iynx, wildcat, red lynx and swamp tiger, is the state’s only feline predator. Its scientific name is Lynx rufus. The bobcat is loosely related to the Canada lynx, which is not found in Pennsylvania. Bobcats are efficient, wary predators equipped with senses of sight, smell and hearing.

2024年1月8日 · Rarely seen but surprisingly numerous, the bobcat (Lynx rufus) prowls most of Pennsylvania's woods throughout much of the state. Predominantly staying out of sight, when it is seen the bobcat is sometimes mistaken for the common housecat or a mountain lion.

2024年8月18日 · Apart from the bobcat, no other wild cat species lives in Pennsylvania today. Residents of Pennsylvania have occasionally reported seeing what they think to be a mountain lion or black panther over the years. Mountain lions haven’t been present in Pennsylvania for a century, according to Pennsylvania State Extension.

The bobcat (Lynx rufus), also known as the wildcat, bay lynx, [2][3] or red lynx, [4] is one of the four extant species within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. Native to North America, it ranges from southern Canada through most of the contiguous United States to Oaxaca in Mexico.

Despite reported mountain lion and black panther sightings, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the only species of native wildcats that live in the state are (Lynx rufus) or bobcats. The last wild mountain lion (Puma concolor) known to live in Pennsylvania was killed in 1871.

2018年4月17日 · Alhough Canada lynx have a bigger range than bobcats, they're the only known wildcat species in Pennsylvania, even though people have mistakenly reported sightings of pumas or mountain lions in the region. A bobcat looks like an oversized house cat, weighing between 20 and 30 pounds with a black-spotted brown coat that can turn gray in the winter.

2024年1月19日 · Yes, pet lynx are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a lynx, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.

2017年8月24日 · Scientific Name: Lynx rufus. Habitat: Woodlands mixed with brushy cover and rocky outcroppings. Diet: Carnivorous—feeds especially upon rabbits, squirrels, voles, mice, woodchucks, ground-nesting birds, frogs, fish, and some invertebrates. This species is rarely observed because of its shy and elusive nature.

2024年4月15日 · Bobcats are classified as exotic animals in Pennsylvania and are regulated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. To own these wildcats, individuals need to apply for and obtain the necessary permits.

2017年2月6日 · The bobcat is also known as the bay lynx, wildcat, red lynx and swamp tiger. It’s closely related to the Canada lynx, which does not occur in Pennsylvania. Although those who believe mountain...