Bobcat or Lynx?

[Kooch]

Here's a wolf in the same location for a size comparison.

 

[Gary K Wray]

I would say a Lynx because of the black markings on the ears and tail. but not a great picture to see the ears.

 

[Telemark]

I would say bobcat because of the flat back and slender appearance.

 

[Nova]

that's a big bobcat if it is a bobcat. I am leaning toward lynx

 

[Kooch]

Here's another picture of the cat.

 

[Telemark]

Aren't they about the same size? Makes sense to find bigger bobcats in the norther part of their range.

Also his tail looks too long to be a lynx.

 

[Terrific_tom]

Bobcat. Lynx have bigger feet

 

[Terrific_tom]

Here is a good comparison for ID.

 

[Kooch]

Thank you. I say Bobcat too, especially with the last post.

 

[Gary K Wray]

Yeah, it shows the back hips to be higher as well.

 

[Kooch]

I'm not sure why, but I was rooting for Lynx. Either way, I like having them around. I haven't learned to hate the predators yet and I hope I never do.

 

[Telemark]

They're both lynx. Bobcats are Lynx rufus, or "red lynx".

 

[SwampCat]

I dont know if it is a bobcat or a lynx - but I am dang glad we dont have snow on the ground that late in the year

 

[NT179]

I would bet on it being a bobcat too. Lynx have pretty good size paws for snow travel.

 

[SWIFFY]

Id vote bobcat. Lynx have HUGE paws... to the point it looks goofy! It appears to be a big bobcat though!

 

[bigbendmarine]

Depending on your exact location, there could be an intriguing third possibility.

http://messybeast.com/genetics/hyb-lynx-bobcat.htm

 

[TreeDaddy]

Jerry Clower calls a lynx a souped up cat.....

bill

 

[Apple Junkie]

Looks like it has a white tip on the tail, so I am gonna run with Bobcat. Thanks terrific-tom for the ID guide!

 

[Bill]

I think your cat headed south!
Biggest one I've gotten a pic of.

 

[Gary K Wray]

That looks like a big bobcat!
wish the pic wasn't a little blurred.