They are common in the mountains of the Carolinas and the coastal plain as far north as the Great Dismal Swamp.
Larger populations occur in the mountains and coastal plain than in the Piedmont region.
They weigh between 16 and 24 pounds, depending on their sex, with males typically being -heavier than females. Their mottled coloration varies from grayish to reddish brown with small darker spots and blotches. The tail is short and tipped with black on the upper surface. Long hairs on their faces resemble 'sideburns' and their ears are usually dark with a white patch near the tip. Bobcats have binocular vision which enables them to focus on swiftly running prey.