Medium-sized wild cat native to North America, characterized by its adaptability and diverse habitat range across multiple ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse environments including forests, swamplands, deserts, and mountainous regions spanning from southern Canada to central Mexico
Ecological Role
Key predator in maintaining ecosystem balance, controlling populations of small mammals, rodents, and contributing to prey-predator dynamics
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Dense fur with variable coloration ranging from grayish-brown to reddish-brown, distinctive black ear tufts and spotted/streaked coat pattern
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LIMBS WINGS
Powerful hind limbs adapted for stalking and pouncing, retractable claws, padded feet for silent movement
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HEAD SENSORY
Triangular face, prominent whiskers, acute hearing and vision, large pointed ears with small tufts
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BODY STRUCTURE
Compact muscular body, typically 47-125 cm in length, weighing 4-15 kg, with short tail approximately 10-20 cm long
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: SaguaroNPS
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