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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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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
This information is useful to know since the bobcat and fisher compete for resources.
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Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That’s too tight for many animals like turkeys, coyotes and bobcats to crawl through.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Keep an eye out for whooping cranes, endangered Florida panthers, black bears, bobcats, alligators, and red wolves within the roughly 200 acre-park.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
This information is useful to know since the bobcat and fisher compete for resources.
—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That’s too tight for many animals like turkeys, coyotes and bobcats to crawl through.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Keep an eye out for whooping cranes, endangered Florida panthers, black bears, bobcats, alligators, and red wolves within the roughly 200 acre-park.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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“Bobcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobcat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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