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Bobcat Facts
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Discover fascinating facts about bobcats — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!
🔬 Scientific Classification
kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia
order
Carnivora
family
Felidae
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Habitat
Domestic, worldwide
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Diet
Carnivorous (meat, commercial cat food)
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Lifespan
12–18 years
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Size
23–25 cm at shoulder, 46 cm body length
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Conservation
Not Evaluated (domesticated)
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Scientific Name
Varies by species
💡 Fun Facts About Bobcats
- 01Cats cannot taste sweetness due to a genetic deficiency.
- 02A cat's whiskers are roughly as wide as its body, helping them judge if they can fit through spaces.
- 03The oldest known pet cat was found in a 9,500-year-old grave in Cyprus.
- 04Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping — that's about 13–16 hours a day.
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