Because they are found in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, bobcats are well adapted for almost any type of habitat. These cats can be found in swamps, forests, brushlands, and even deserts. Bobcats will primarily prey upon rabbits and hares, but their diet can vary depending on where they live. For example, Florida bobcats will hunt cotton rats while those living in Washington will prey on beavers.

Like most other felines, bobcats are solitary and will only come together for breeding. Females are pregnant for a little over 60 days and can give birth to as many as six kittens. Just before birth, the mother will find a secluded area to use as a natural den. Bobcat kittens are weaned when they are around three months of age, but the mother will typically start to bring meat back to the den when they are 7-8 weeks old.

Following the ban of poaching for larger cat pelts, bobcats have become a victim of the fur trade. While the number of bobcats poached varies by state, over 17,000 bobcat were harvest from Texas between the years of 1985 and 1986. However, the current official consensus shows that North American populations are either stable or increasing and there have been efforts to reintroduce bobcats back into Georgia and New Jersey.