The Bobcat: 

• The Bobcat is named for its short tail.
• They weigh between 13-30 pounds, stand 21 inches high and are 30-50 inches long.
• Their coat color varies and has been recorded in shades of light gray, yellowish-brown, buff-brown, and reddish-brown.
• The Bobcat is a solitary animal getting together only to mate.
• Although Bobcats have been hunted extensively by humans, both for sport and fur, their population has proven resilient.
• In the wild, Bobcats live 12-13 years, and in captivity, they have lived over 23.