Large Mammal
Bobcat
Quiet, quick, surprisingly fierce
Hi, Tiny!
Tiny was born at the park on May 15, 2004, the last animal ever born here, as we don't breed, buy, or sell any of our residents. Hand-reared after her mother rejected her, she's been part of our family ever since.
Don't let her name or size fool you. Tiny's petite frame and playful agility lead plenty of guests to mistake her for a kitten. She's actually over 20 years old, and every bit as spry as ever.
Where Bobcats Roam
Bobcats are common across most of Maine wherever forests and thick shrubs provide cover, though they’re less common in the northwest part of the state.
In The Wild
Bobcats are the most widespread wildcat in North America and expert ambush hunters, capable of leaping up to 10 feet in a single bound. Maine sits at the northern edge of their range, overlapping with Canada lynx territory, and rare hybrids have been documented. We’ve asked if they prefer the more formal “Robertcat” but are currently unable to say definitively one way or the other.
Quick Facts
Average Size
Adult males typically weigh between 20–30 pounds, with females noticeably smaller.
What's on the Menu
Snowshoe hares, squirrels, small mammals, birds, insects, snakes, and even the occasional deer or scavenged meal. Bobcats aren’t picky.
The Look
Bobcats sport short black ear tufts, reddish-brown fur with dark spots, black bars on their front legs, and a white underside of the tail.
