Bobcat*
Lynx rufus
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak
The bobcat is found throughout Florida as far south as Monroe County in scrub, swamps, and forests. It is named for its small, 1" to 2", bobbed tail.
The bobcat is found only in North America, and is the most common wildcat in that area.
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* Intermediates may be asked to identify these animals by tracks.