What is another word for bobcats?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒbkats] (IPA)

Bobcats are a type of wild cat found in North America, commonly known as the lynx rufus. Some possible synonyms for the word "bobcats" include wildcats, foxcats, bay lynx, and red lynx. Though these terms don't necessarily signify the same species, they may be used interchangeably. Wildcats typically refers to any kind of wild feline, while foxcats come from the bobcat's reddish-brown fur. Meanwhile, bay lynx highlights its mixture of brown and grey colors, while red lynx emphasizes its reddish hue. These synonyms offer some options to lend variety and specificity to descriptions of these fascinating creatures.

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Usage examples for Bobcats

If there were soft-nose bullets in her rifle it's because she uses them on game-bobcats and mountain-lions.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
In frequented places, where they are hunted, young deer and young mountain sheep, on the other hand,-and of course young wolves, bobcats, and the like,-are exceedingly wary and shy when the sight or smell of man is concerned.
"Ways of Nature"
John Burroughs
"It will depend on how well you do an errand for me now whether or not I feed you to bobcats.
"King Spruce, A Novel"
Holman Day

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