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18×24 colored pencil. The original is available. Please contact me for further information. / The Bobcat (Lynx rufus), occasionally known as the Bay Lynx, is a North American mammal of the cat family, Felidae. With twelve recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico, including much of the continental United States. The Bobcat is an adaptable predator that inhabits wooded areas, as well as semi-desert, urban edge, and swampland environments. It persists in much of its original range and populations are healthy. With a gray to brown coat, whiskered face, and black-tufted ears, the Bobcat resembles the other species of the mid-sized Lynx genus. It is smaller than the Canadian Lynx, with whom it shares parts of its range, but about twice as large as the domestic cat. It has distinctive black bars on its forelegs and a black-tipped, stubby tail, from which it derives its name. The Bobcat has been subject to extensive hunting by humans, both for sport and fur, but its population has proven resilient. The elusive predator was featured in Native American mythology and the folklore of European settlers. The Bobcat is believed to have evolved from the Eurasian Lynx, which crossed into North America by way of the Bering land bridge during the Pleistocene, with progenitors arriving as much as 2.6 Ma. The first wave moved into the southern portion of North America, which was soon cut off from the north by glaciers. This population evolved into modern Bobcats around 20,000 years ago. A second population arrived from Asia and settled in the north, creating the modern Canadian Lynx. Hybridization with the Canadian Lynx may sometimes occur . The Bobcat is listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which means it is not considered threatened with extinction but that hunting and trading must be closely monitored. The animal is regulated in all three of its range countries and it is found in a number of protected areas of the United States, its principal territory. Estimates from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service placed Bobcat numbers between 700,000 and 1,500,000 in the U.S. in 1988, with increased range and population density suggesting even greater numbers in subsequent years; for these reasons, the U.S. has petitioned CITES to remove the cat from Appendix II. Populations in Canada and Mexico remain stable and healthy. The IUCN lists it as a species of “least concern,” noting that it is relatively widespread and abundant but that information from southern Mexico is poor. Though the Bobcat once inhabited all of the American Midwest, they are now extirpated in much of the region, a result of man-made habitat changes. Today the species is considered endangered in Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. It was removed from the threatened list of Illinois in 1999, and in Pennsylvania limited hunting and trapping is once again allowed, after having been banned from 1970 to 1999. The Bobcat also suffered population declines in New Jersey at the turn of the nineteenth century, mainly because of commercial and agricultural developments causing habitat fragmentation; by 1972, the Bobcat was given full legal protection, and listed as endangered in the state in 1991. L. rufus escuinipae, the subspecies found in Mexico, was for a time considered endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but was delisted in 2005. (info from Wikipedia)
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Photo based digital painting
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Predator (bobcat) + Prey (rabbit) = Food chain Original image taken at Dickinson Park Zoo. /
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Bobcat
by dawndaviesBobcats are an endangered animal. / Dawn’s website / for other items see my zazzle.com site under dawnmcininch / / / /
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Bobcats are on the endangered list. / Dawn’s website /
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A bobcat musing at some colorful butterflies on a bright summer’s day. A digital collage created in photoshop.
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Original painting of a bobcat / Size: 16×16 inches / Medium: Acrylic / Support: Wood panel
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10×14 watercolor enhanced colored pencil on smooth “Arches” paper. Original available. The Bobcat (Lynx rufus), occasionally known as the Bay Lynx, is a North American mammal of the cat family, Felidae. With twelve recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico, including much of the continental United States. The Bobcat is an adaptable predator that inhabits wooded areas, as well as semi-desert, urban edge, and swampland environments. It persists in much of its original range and populations are healthy. With a gray to brown coat, whiskered face, and black-tufted ears, the Bobcat resembles the other species of the mid-sized Lynx genus. It is smaller than the Canadian Lynx, with whom it shares parts of its range, but about twice as large as the domestic cat. It has distinctive black bars on its forelegs and a black-tipped, stubby tail, from which it derives its name. Though the Bobcat prefers rabbits and hares, it will hunt anything from insects and small rodents to deer. Prey selection depends on location and habitat, season, and abundance. Like most cats, the Bobcat is territorial and largely solitary, although there is some overlap in home ranges. It uses several methods to mark its territorial boundaries, including claw marks and deposits of urine or feces. The Bobcat breeds from winter into the spring and has a gestation period of about two months. The Bobcat has been subject to extensive hunting by humans, both for sport and fur, but its population has proven resilient. The elusive predator has featured in Native American mythology and the folklore of European settlers. (info from Wikipedia) Complete 2008
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Bobcat
by tkrosevearThis is an as is shot from my NWTrek adventure last month. The bobcat is sometimes called the wildcat, it has a short bobbed tail from which it gets its name. It also has tufts of hair on its ears and sideburns and often confused with the lynx, which is usually grayer and always larger. It is a solitary animal, and those with it as a totem usually share the same situation. / They are the medicine of secrets and silence, an endangered species once found roaming all over the US. It makes his home under rocky ledges and in piles of rocks. Although not very fast, it can leap up to eight feet, its primary food source is rabbits and woodchucks. It can see very well in the dark, and its hearing is acute. If a bobcat has shown itself you should ask yourself these questions… / Are you being too solitary? / Do you need to look for a new learning opportunity? / Are you or those around you being indiscreet? / Are you not trusting your inner senses? / Are you allowing others’ outside appearances to sway you? Whenever bobcat is around, it will teach you that there is true power and strength through silence. SECRETS
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My kitty, Aurora after a “whirlwind” play session of about 10 minutes NONSTOP….completely exhusted laying on the hallway floor! This was such a CUTE picture…I just had to grab my camera, and hope she didn’t move when she saw me! Aurora is a rescued kitty. She use to live in a garage of a very kind animal lover who kept feeding her and sheltering her until she could find a good home…Thank you, Mary for taking care of her before I took her home! / ____ Featured in Clubs: / Dogs and Cats / Playful Photographic Pets / Tabby Time – 3 per day Wins in the following Groups & Challenges: / Playful Photogenic Animals – “Featured #1” – Top 10 (#9) Oct. 2009 / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – “Your Favorite” – Top 10 (#4) Oct. 2009 / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – “Cats with Natural Blue Eyes” – Challenge Winner (#1) Sept 2009 / Cats and Dogs (1 artwork per day) – “Tabby Cats” – Top 10 (#2) Aug. 2009 / Paws and Claws (3 per day) – 3 or more Features, Dogs and Cats only!!!!!! – Top 10 (#7) July 2009 / Playful Photogenic Pets – Indoor Pets – Top 10 (#4) June 2009 / Paws and Claws (3 per day) – “Rescued and Adopted Cats” – Top 10 (#4) June 2009 / Eye Contact – “Cats Eye” – Top 10 (#4) June 2009 / Paws n Claws – 2 or more Features, “Cats and Dogs only!” – Top 10 (#4) / Cats and Dogs(1 per day) – “Exhusted Cats” – Top 10 (#9) / The Woman Photographer – “Your Pet” – Top 10 (#8) / The Woman Photographer – “Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty” – Top 10 (#3) / Cats and Dogs (1 per day) – “Cats & Dogs – Your Favorite” – Top 10 (#6) / The Beginner’s Corner – Favorite Pet Challenge” – Top 10 (#1) / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – June Avater _ Top 10 (#1) / All Pets Great and Small – “Cats Only (Main Focus) – Top 10 (#1)
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This sly bobcat had his eyes fixed on a bird. Seconds after this shot was taken, he was up in a tree after it. Bobcats dwell in the shadows as is necessary for a predator depending on the element of suprise to ambush and kill its prey. Bobcats are one and a half to two times larger than a typical house cat . Its body ength averages 36” including the tail. The average height of adult bobcat is 14-15” from ground to shoulder. Males range from 16 to 30 lbs, females average 20 lbs Bobcats have tufted ears and a tufted face both marked with bold bands, and a “bobbed” tail that is has a light underside and bold bands on top. The color of fur ranges from grayish brown to tawny to dark reddish brown and lighter on the undersides. It has dark spots in coat and dark bars on the forelegs. It has a lithe, flexible body with legs designed for climbing, pouncing and rapid acceleration. Its eyes are forward-facing yand yellow with black elongated pupils. The bobcat inhabits more of North America than any other native wild feline. It ranges through our Western states, the Canadian border, the Atlantic and Gulf Coast states, and northern Mexico. Supremely resourceful and adaptable, the bobcat thrives in habitats ranging from the dense chaparral of southern California, to the forests of British Columbia, to the citrus groves of central Florida, and to the swampy forests of the Gulf Coast. Like many animals, the bobcat especially favors the environmentally rich “ecotones,” or transitional zones between habitat types, for instance, a juncture of woodlands and grasslands or of old growth and new growth. The bobcat’s varied habitats share certain characteristics, including, for instance sufficient prey, dense cover, protection from severe weather, availability of rest areas, availability of den sites, and freedom from disturbance. / / Bobcats are strict carnivores and prey upon a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. A Florida bobcat, for instance, may prey – often pouncing from a height – on several dozen species within its range, including wildlife such as rabbits, squirrels, rats, mice, possums, raccoons, quail, jays, robins, wrens, sparrows and, occasionally, even deer. Opportunistic, it may also feed on fresh carrion. Typically, across its range, the bobcat favors the smaller mammals such as rabbits and rodents. As more of a generalist predator than its North American relatives, the cougar or the Canadian lynx, the bobcat has the ability to adapt to a wider range of habitats.
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I met this bobcat on a recent visit to the local wildlife hospital and rescue center. Most of the animals there were being rehabilitated after injuries or being raised as orphans. The four adult bobcats were healthy enough to return to the wild, but they had been “humanized” – meaning they associate humans with food and shelter. Instead of being set free, the two pairs stay as foster parents to any orphaned or injured baby bobcats to minimize human contact. This drawing was done with charcoal on 9”x12” smooth bristol paper (2009). I am offering limited edition prints approximately 8.9”x12” and donating a portion of my profit to The Wildlife Center of New Mexico where this cat lives. 594 views as of 11/07/09.
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My baby, Aurora laying in front of the pato window…wishing she was on the other side! Submitted for the “My Favorite Window” challenge – Domestic and Pedigree Cats Club – January 2009 / ____ Featured in Clubs: / Tabby Time / Domestic and Pedigree Cats / Cats and Dogs (1 per day) Wins in the following Groups & Challenges: / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – “My Favorite Window” – Top 10 (#2 ) / A Friendly Pet Shop – “My Favorite Pet” – Top 10 (#8) / Playful Photographic Pets – “Pets in the Window” – Top 10 (#6)
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This standing being once rooted deep in the Earth / the rivers’ waters ran high, uprooted her for rebirth A magical aura surrounds her form, in remains / as she respectfully identifies our humble domain At her base sits the medicine and strength of the Bear / whose introspective instinct fares none to compare Great Horned Owl, the largest of all night birds / guarding with discernment and outsmarting the absurd Enduring Elk supports our stamina and health / reminding us our persistence and hope brings wealth Our four-legged teachers, like the wise old wolf / taught us new paths and options, as the old were engulfed Secretive Bobcat, in her stillness, does silently watch / honoring mindfulness, with no dogma to debauch The great Buffalo reminds us scarcity is based upon fear / to be released and make way for abundance is made quite clear Atop the embodiment of Spirit, as the Eagle does soar / the freedom of oneness and connecting without keeping score Owl in the Moon oversees winds of ever-present change / whilst the realm of our ancestors broaden their range Clawed, winged, finned and even those who crawl / are akin upon Earth, as I avow never to intentionally maul As one score has passed, opening this brethrens’ door / to these medicine creatures, I gratefully accept much more than folklore. WindOwl 3/3/09 tkrosevear This photograph is of a tree downed in the rivers floods last year, that we brought to our entry and merged with photos of 7 creature teachers whom represent the four cardinal directions and above, below and within – the owl within the moon represents my spirit name and connection to them all. Animal Wisdom DOHIYI ;) XOXOX Medicine Cards
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My baby, Aurora laying in front of the pato window…wishing she was on the other side! ___ Featured in Clubs: / Cards for Everyday(with words or collage style) Wins in the following Groups & Challenges: / “Cat & Dog Challenge” – Card for Everyday Group – 1st Place
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This bobcat was lying on a large branch, about twenty feet above the ground. I used a long lens and backed-off some distance to reduce the angle of view. This was taken in Oro Valley , Az.
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A bobcat left in this steel works, notice the airless hardened tyres for dealing with the debris laying about, and the meshed protected windows as well.
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Camera Model Canon EOS 50D / Shooting Mode Manual Exposure / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/15 / Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6 / ISO Speed 100 / Lens Sigma 135-400mm / Focal Length 230.0mm “The Lynx” was shot at Newfoundland’s Salmonier Nature Park For more information please visit Brian’s Homepage or on Flickr
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Abnoba, goddess of the Black Forest and Danube Abnoba was a goddess of the Black Forest and Danube River, worshipped by Celtic Gauls, and later by Romans, as Diana Abnoba (goddess of the hunt). Abnoba is believed to mean fog or mist on the river. There are two alters in Roman baths in Badenweiler and Mühlenbach, Germany, respectively, inscribed with the name of “Diana Abnoba” (see below). Rome annexed Gaul in about 51 BC; and it’s conceivable that they attempted to merge gods and goddesses of the two civilizations. / ! I chose to represent Abnoba, because I have an affinity for the forest—to me a kind of sacred place, where trees whisper amongst themselves, their vocal chords, the wind. I love how nature’s cycle of life, and decay-giving life, again, is reduced to the obvious; even there on the forest floor; where I can see it, below my feet and hands, elbows, and curious eye. But to the Celtic Gauls, the forest was life, itself. It was the source of food—they hunted there; the source of firewood for warmth and cooking; for fresh water; and no doubt weapons. The forest was a shield, protecting them. How interesting to have a woman—a divine woman, no less, guarding these very precious resources—the Black Forest, the Danube River, and surrounding rivers and streams. What is it about a woman that would make her the best candidate for protecting the two resources that meant life or death to entire communities? I leave you to contemplate that. Hopefully “Abnoba, goddess of the Black Forest and Danube”, will inspire someone who sees it to become the protector of their own region’s rivers, woods, and creatures—great and small. They need us, as we need them. — Digital Work by F.A. Moore, June 23-24, 2009, in watercolor style; influenced by the art style of Pre-Raphaelites and Arts and Crafts movement. Special thanks to stock providers, the beautiful model from mizzd-stock, FantasyStock, idnurse41, CAStock, LucieG, Dragonic-Stock and wikipedia for 2 special images in the public domain. ABOUT THIS WORK: / I added a variety of creatures to illustrate the ease with which Abnoba must have related to them. Look closely and you will find that animals, birds, reptiles, and insects are all represented. Only fish are not represented. (Darn! forgot!) Information was a bit scarce on the animals that reside in the Black Forest region of Germany, except that there are the usual forest animals, including fox and big cats. The Sperlingskauz, a forest owl; and the Kolkrabe, a species of Raven, were specifically noted as being special to the region. I was lucky enough to find images of these two in the public domain on wikipedia images. Look for the Black Forest’s Sperlingskauz (owl) and the Kolkrabe (Raven) in the piece. DETAIL – at 100% scale of 3335×5000 pixels / Big cat detail ^ / Racoon detail ^ / Kolkrabe raven detail ^ / Fawn detail ^ / Face. Click to see flower, shoulder, canary, and fox head detail ^
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My kitty, Aurora sitting in the sun from the window trying to act innocent! Yeah, like that’s working!!! / ______ / Featured in the Following Groups / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – Aug 2009 / Tabby Time – Sept 2009 Wins in the following group challenges: / Playful Photogenic Animals – “Heads Only” – Top 10 (#9) Oct. 2009 / Tabby Time (3 per day) – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL KITTY CARD – Top 10 (#4) Oct 2009 / Paws n Claws – Cat Portrait – Top 10 (#5) July 2009
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These two “Bobcats Playing” is an 8 year old male, Kajika that weighs about 26 pounds and the female, Kasa who weighs about 18-19 pounds, they are brother and sister and come to the Portland, Oregon Zoo from the Baltimore Zoo in 2007. When the Cascade Canyon Trail exhibits, opened on March 10, 2007. I took their pictures while on a daytrip to the Oregon Zoo on July 26, 2009. Taken with a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS / TV – 1/400 / AV – F 5.60 / ISO – 80 / Focal length – 32.77 mm
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bobcats are on the endangered creatures list – pastel art. / Dawn’s website / Zazzle / / /
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It’s been awhile since I have shared pictures of “my babies” with you… / This is a recent picture of Aurora, taken this summer…Hope you enjoy! Aurora’s Story / She is a rescued kitty. She use to live in a garage of a very kind animal lover who kept feeding her and sheltering her until she could find a good home…Thank you, Mary for taking care of “my baby” before I took her home! ______ Make: NIKON CORPORATION / Model: NIKON D40 / Shutter Speed: 10/400 second / Aperture: F/5.6 / Focal Length: 180 mm / ISO Speed: 1600 / Date Taken: Jun 6, 2009, 2:14:53 AM Feature in the Following Groups / Eye Contact – Oct. 2009 / Playful Photogenic Animals – Oct. 2009 / Pets R Us (2 per day) – Oct. 2009 / Domestic Cats And Dogs – Oct. 2009 / Tabby Time – Oct. 2009 / Paws N Claws Group – Oct .2009 / For The Love Of Cats – Oct. 2009 Winner in the Following Challenges / Playful Photogenic Animals – “Those Baby Blues” – Top 10 (#4) Oct. 2009 / Domestic and Pedigree Cats – “Tabby Cats and Kittens” – Top 10 (#4) Oct. 2009
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I thought I would take you back to the original sighting of the young bobcat male I showed you the closeup of. His markings were darker than you usually see, but they were really very lovely. On his hind haunches, he had distinct striping. San Joaquin Wildlife Refuge, Irvine, CA, USA If you would like to see the movie my honey took of this lovely creature, you can view it at: http://picasaweb.google.com/bunny.clarke/091011SanJoaquinWildlifeRefugeAndBackBayWetlands#5391506660311301186 It really shows how relaxed this lovely little character was. Featured in: / Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art Oct 2009
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