Professional Bobcat Trapping & Control

SPECIES DESCRIPTION

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a native mammal in

Georgia and a member of the Felidae family. It may be

classified as Felis rufus in some texts. Bobcats are about

twice the size of the common house cat. Bobcats are

generally yellowish brown with various streaks or spots

of dark brown or black. The under parts are usually

white with black spots and black bars on the insides of

the legs. Females and males are colored the same, but

males are generally larger. Males range from 12 – 40+

lbs. with an average of 18-28 lbs., while females range

from 9 – 34 lbs. and average 14 – 20 lbs. The tail is

short and gives the appearance of being “bobbed.”