Wild Cats In Florida Pictures

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Wild cats in florida pictures. Because most melanistic wild cats were found in jungles with less light than other types of environments it was believed that the melanism dark coloring was an inherited trait or condition that aided the cats survival an evolutionary process. Their population has grown over the years and their range now covers most of Florida and even parts of south Georgia. As I was wondering some small trails and marshes of the wildlife preserve I literately walked up on a large bobcat near the side of a trail staring directly at me.

I have never seen one in the wild and I have spent a lot of time in the woods. Photographs on this page courtesy of SFWMD Cats Felidae have 5 toes on the front feet and 4 toes on the hind feetWhile there are many common names for Florida cats there are actually only two species. This is a rare shot of the Florida Bobcat taken in the Guana Reserve.

Courtship and mating usually last one to two days. At one time the Florida panther was believed to be distinct subspecies of the puma but no longer. Anecdotally you will hear about sightings of jaguarundi in Florida from time to time.

The bobcat puma also known as the mountain lion or cougar canada lynx ocelot jaguarundi and jaguar. Continue reading for information pictures facts and statistics on each of the wild cats of North America or click on a species name in the list above to go straight to the information about that cat. It is the foundation for FWC staff to interact with affected parties and develop science-based humane solutions.

Click on the cats name in the table below to see further information on that species. You can find small wild cats in a variety of habitats from deserts to grasslands hills and mountains. Most small wild cats are the size of a domesticated cat.

Sunday morning offered up one the most elusive and beautiful animals at least for me that resides in our maritime forest the Florida Bobcat. Perhaps there are some in this sunny state because they were released from a private zoo. Jul 3 2018 - Explore Sally Ayerss board FLORIDA PANTHERS followed by 111 people on Pinterest.