Living BeingsCompare species
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Bobcat | African Golden Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Physical traits | A short tail, facial ruff and spotted or streaked coat contribute to identification. | The body is robust and the coat varies between reddish and grayish forms. Spotting can be more visible on some parts of the body. |
| Habitat and range | Forests, scrub, mountains and semi-open habitats can be occupied where shelter and food are available. | Dense African forest and secondary growth provide cover and hunting habitat. |
| Diet and nutrition | Rabbits, rodents and other small vertebrates are common prey. Larger or unusual prey may be taken opportunistically. | Rodents and other forest mammals are important prey. Birds and additional small animals may also be taken. |
| Behavior and activity | Bobcats generally live independently outside mating and mother–young associations. They stalk and pounce rather than pursuing prey over long distances. | It is generally solitary and difficult to observe in dense cover. Sparse observations should not be treated as a complete account of its daily behavior. |
| Geographic distribution | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Canada, Mexico, United States. | The Mammal Diversity Database v2.5 records this species in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Benin?, Burundi?, Gambia?, Guinea-Bissau?, Kenya?, Rwanda?, Senegal?, Sudan?, Togo?. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Felinae.
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