Giacinta MorettiThe terms “bobcat,” “lynx,” and “mountain lion” refer to three distinct species of wild cats belonging to the Felidae family. Bobcats are medium-sized cats native to North America, known for their short tails and tufted ears. Lynxes are also medium-sized cats found in various regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by their distinctive ear tufts and long, dense fur.
CONTINUE READING >When Your Domestic Cat Looks Like a Bobcat: Is it Wild?
Domestic cats that look like bobcats are caused by a genetic mutation that gives them a distinctive appearance. This mutation affects the cat’s fur pattern, giving it a spotted or striped coat, and its facial features, giving it a wider face and larger ears.
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