Bobcat Bay Lynx Skull Replica

Description

Bobcat bay lynx skull replica measures 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.2 inches. The Lynx rufus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Science specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The bobcat is a medium-sized North American cat. This wild species first appeared around 1.8 million years ago. It resembles other midsize felines. The fur varies but is generally tan to grayish-brown. Black streaks pattern the body, and dark bars cover the front legs and tail. This pattern acts as an excellent camouflage.

Its pointed ears have black tips and short black tufts. An off-white color covers the lips, chin, and underparts. Bobcats in the southwest desert regions have the lightest coats. Kittens are born well-furred and already have their spots.

They are an adaptable predator that inhabits wooded areas, semideserts, urban edges, forests, and swamplands. Local populations face danger from coyotes and domestic dogs. This cat prefers rabbits and hares, it also hunts insects, chickens, and geese. It targets other birds, small rodents, and deer too. Its prey depends entirely on location, season, and animal abundance.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Suborder: Feliformia
• Family: Felidae
• Subfamily: Felinae
• Genus: Lynx
• Species: L. rufus
• Binomial name: Lynx rufus
• Conservation status: Least concern

Setting the Eurasian lynx skull replica near the bobcat skull lets visitors review the giant of this feline group next to its smallest pier. Adding the Canadian lynx male skull replica builds a visual set of the two main wild cat species. Grouping the caracal female skull replica into your display completes the collection by introducing an African predator that people often call the desert lynx.