Bobcat

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Bobcat is the wild feline species that serves as the official mascot of New York University and is known for its agility and adaptability across North America.

Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Bobcats 2
Lynx rufus 1

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf animal
feline
wild cat
activityPattern crepuscular
nocturnal
characteristic adaptability
agility
class Mammalia
commonName bobcat
conservationStatus Least Concern
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
surface form: IUCN Red List
diet carnivorous
distinctiveFeature ear tufts
short bobbed tail
spotted coat
family Felidae
foundIn Canada
Mexico NERFINISHED
United States NERFINISHED
genus Eurasian lynx
surface form: Lynx
habitat deserts
forests
suburban areas
swamps
hasBodyLength about 47–125 cm
hasTailLength about 9–20 cm
hasWeight about 4–18 kg
isMascotOf New York University NERFINISHED
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to about 20 years
lifespanInWild about 7–10 years
nativeTo North America
order Carnivora
phylum Chordata
preysOn birds
hares
rabbits
rodents
reproduction gives birth to litters of 1–6 kittens
role official mascot of New York University
scientificName Bobcat self-linksurface differs
surface form: Lynx rufus
socialBehavior solitary
symbolizes adaptability
agility
strength
taxonRank species
usedAsMascotBy New York University
surface form: New York University athletics

Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

subject surface form: Bates College
Bobcat scientificName Bobcat self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Lynx rufus
this entity surface form: Bobcats
this entity surface form: Bobcats