Yellowstone Bobcat

[NatureZone]

January 31, 2010 - Between Tower and Mammoth

[teklanika]

Really nice shot!

[willemw]

How many would there be in the Park?
10? 20?

interesting picture, colors provide nice camouflage.

Willem

[Helene]

Wow! What an awesome sighting! Great shot!

[Ware]

What Helene said!
Maureen

[Jaimej26]

You know, why is it every time I leave and you do one more yo-yo you seem to find somehting really kool?!?!

Sigh.... congratulation Karl... this is a rare one! Well done!

[ChicagoBob]

Great catch!

[fiznatty]

Nice! Looks like it's a good time to be there right now, between the bobcats, winter badgers and lynx tracks.

Max

[gnpackn]

Congratulation Karl

Any behavioral observations?

[sandi]

That totally rocks he or she is so pretty. Nice shot

[clarebv]

Just fantastic ...

[wguss]

Beautiful cat and a great sighting...

Bill

[BarbR]

Beautiful animal, I have never seen a bob cat in the wild.

BarbR

[YSNUT]

If only I could be so lucky. Great shot.

[kalamitykatie]

Karl, you lucky dog!
What a great sighting and photo capture!

I'm green with envy but offer my congratulations.

Whoo hoo!

~Katie

[RDEshadow]

Great capture of an elusive cat!! Amazing camouflage!! How'd you spot it? Was it on the move, or were you just looking in the right direction at the right time? Good work nonetheless!!

[Chicago Couple]

How many would there be in the Park?
10? 20?

Willem

I copied the following information about Yellowstone's bobcats from page 120 of the NPS.gov document titled "2009 Resource and Issues."

Bobcat - Lynx rufus

Number in Yellowstone - Unknown, but generally widespread.

Where to see - Rarely seen; most reports from rocky areas and near rivers. Typical habitat: rocky areas, conifer
forests.

Behavior and Size - Adult: 15–30 pounds; 31–34 inches long. Color ranges from red-brown fur with indistinct markings to light buff with dark spotting; short tail; ear tufts. Distinguish from lynx: has several black rings that do not fully circle the tail; no black tip on tail, shorter ear tufts, smaller track (2˝). Solitary, active between sunset and sunrise. Eats rabbits, hares, voles, mice, red squirrels, wrens, sparrows, grouse; may take deer and adult pronghorn.

[Goldencode]

Now that is really unique, I think that is the first YNP bobcat pic I've seen on Y-Net.

[Mike]

Great capture of a very elusive animal...I am struck by the lack of snow cover,looks like Elk Creek area ?

[DGeorge]

We have quite a number of Bobcats around Rocky Mt. National Park but i've never seen one in YNP. Great capture!

[Steve]

Excellent!

[wanderingattorney]

Great spot and shot! Very exciting!

[fancyhen]

Wow-za!!! I'm jealous too but thanks so much for posting. Awesome shot of a gorgeous animal.

Sharon

[soaring99]

Great shot of the bobcat. He really struck a pose for you. Saw your other shot in the trip report section. In all the years I've been going to Yellowstone, I have yet to see one. Maybe next time..... Terry

[NatureDudeRx]

What an awesome sighting! Terrific picture too! That thick winter coat is lovely. Congratulations on this exciting find!