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Observations of Intraspecific Interactions of Bobcats in the Southern High Plains of Texas

Journal Article · · Southwestern Naturalist
 [1];  [2];  [2];  [1]
  1. Pantex Plant (PTX), Amarillo, TX (United States)
  2. West Texas A&M Univ., Canyon, TX (United States)
Bobcats are solitary felines, having minimal interaction between individuals except for mating or rearing of kittens by females. We report observations of non-aggressive interactions observed and photographed among bobcats in an impacted landscape of the Southern High Plains of Texas. Here, these included the temporary mixing of bobcat litters with at least one adult female present, interactions involving related females and a juvenile, a male bobcat in the presence of a nursing female and her kittens, and several adult bobcats accompanied by a juvenile.
Research Organization:
Pantex Plant (PTX), Amarillo, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0001942
OSTI ID:
1410336
Report Number(s):
PX--2209
Journal Information:
Southwestern Naturalist, Journal Name: Southwestern Naturalist Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 62; ISSN 0038-4909
Publisher:
BioOneCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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