Day: January 27, 2026

This January, we are spotlighting the Bobcat (Lynx rufus), an elusive feline native to NJ. Bobcats are considered a medium-sized cat, standing at about two feet tall – they are larger than a domesticated housecat but much smaller than a cougar or lion. The species’ fur can range from a yellowish brown color to a reddish brown color, with distinctive markings varying from ‘tabby’ strips to heavy spotting. Their ears are slightly tufted and they have a short bobbed tail