Talk:Bobcat

message: Does the stuff about the lynx really belong here? Certainly the bobcat is a member of the genus Lynx, but the Native American peoples did not use the modern classification system, and the bobcat is not the same animal that the common name "lynx" belongs to. If this isn't a slip-up from a writer who doesn't know their animals, wouldn't that mean that the lynx in mythology details belongs under the appropriate lynx species, not on the bobcat's page? 97.104.210.67 (talk) 20:28, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Seeing as this is an established article and currently a featured article would lead me to say yes unequivocally. The line prior to your concern is cited. Additionally many editors like myself constantly review this article and do not let extraneous information creep into it. We have to assume good faith and be courteous in our edits and what we say about other editors.--Morenooso (talk) 20:45, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lynx in mythology? 

message: I decided to be bold and change the picture for the bobcat range, as it showed them as not being present in most of the American Midwest.  For instance it showed them as being completely absent in Illinois and most of Missouri and Indiana.  While it is true that their population had been significantly reduced in those areas, and they have even been classified as endangered in some states, their presence has remained, and today they are increasingly common.  Here are just a few sources which document bobcats in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri:
http://www.metroparks.org/GetOutside/BobcatsAreBack.aspx
http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3380.htm
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/indiana/misc/art24800.html
http://dnr.state.il.us/ORC/Wildlife/virtual_news/releases/bobcat_comeback.htm
http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/mammals/bobcat/
Missouri even has a hunting season for bobcats: http://www.imbmonsterbucks.com/predator.htm
-Helvetica (talk) 13:13, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Midwest 

message: I've seen photos somewhere of black bobcats, and thought this melanistic phase might interest some people.  What are the rules for using photos from the web if they are not marked copyrighted (not from a book etc.)? --Paddling bear (talk) 04:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Check here. ZooPro 11:34, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  black bobcats 

message: I would like to remove the paragraph in the 'Distribution and habitat' section about the possible sighting in Boston Heights.  It doesn't seem to belong, because (a) it is an account of a single possible sighting, and (b) it does not contradict any of the summary information in the rest of the section.  Please let me know if anyone objects to its removal.  
ScottJasonYoung (talk) 18:28, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Paragraph in 'Distribution and habitat' about Boston Heights sighting 

message: Kind of shocked the article does not mention how big a bobcat gets.  
(forgive me if I'm misusing Talk.  I'm trying to learn it.) 
Certainly that's the first thing I want to know when contemplating attacks.   But it's also important for understanding diet, predator prey relationships....  
Grumpystiltskin (talk) 07:57, 3 April 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Size matters? 

message: I added a section on bobcat dangers and it was immediately deleted in its entirety. That seems a little harsh, doesn't it? Why not help by re-editing it so the content is preserved? These articles given are all sourced as best as possible and all of them contain only snippets, certainly not enough to trigger a copyright violation. Please explain. All of that is verifiable, so why did the editor claim is was unsourced? I'm at a loss. Could somebody suggest another way to convey the information? Why didnt' the editor just leave the first sentence in place without deleting the entire section? This could be added to "properly" by those who know how to do it better than me. Suggestions? 
CharleBernardo (talk) 21:46, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Charlie - As the deleting editor noted in his edit summary, your additions are "probable copyvio," which in essence means you cannot simply copy stuff off the Internet and dump it into a Wiki article.  Please read Wikipedia:Copyright_violations for a complete description of why this is not permitted, and for tips on how to get the content in without violating this policy.  There are legal ramifications to consider.  Thanks for your interest in the Bobcat article, and good luck.  --Seduisant (talk) 21:55, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi Charlie, From wp:NFC: "Wikipedia pages may, in accordance with the guideline, use brief verbatim textual excerpts from copyrighted media, properly attributed or cited to its original source or author, and specifically indicated as direct quotations via quotation marks, ... or a similar method." This content seems to have been copy-pasted directly from a source, which you can't do. And none of this information was properly attributed or cited. You may have put in  web sites or newspaper names, but these are not proper citations. For information on citations/sources see wp:V, wp:RS, wp:CITE. If I clicked on the citation link, I should be able to go directly to the web page and see that information. News cites should include the name of the newspaper, date of publication, author's name, title of article, city of publication and page number if possible. Mentioning that it is not rare to find news reports of bobcats attacking humans or pets should also be properly cited since it is a claim that could be challenged or questioned. Feel free to re-add this information, but make sure there is no copyvio and that everything is properly cited. Thanks. As with all encyclopedias, there are important guidelines (yes, and rules) to remember. Cheers.  BC  talk to me 22:35, 30 September 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Charlie, perhaps a section with the heading: "Relationship with humans" or something similar, which can include the info you suggested. Such as section could also include other important, relevant information - not just info dealing with the danger factor. If you found those news articles online, it would be easy to add the citations. I wouldn't even quote any news; summarizing or distilling the key "ingredients" of some of those news items, or common to them all, would probably be all that is needed (cited, of course). The initial startup of the section does not need to be complete; others will no doubt expound on what you added and could add more info such as scientific study or how they affect game species (and hence game availability for hunters), etc. The Conservation section touches into this relationship somewhat, but perhaps could be explained more in this new section. Just some ideas. BC  talk to me 19:32, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Attacks on Humans 

message: I changed it from 'third' to 'second'. The color choices on 'third' did not allow me to see anything; for colorblind (even mildly colorblind like me), 'second' works much better. Ratagonia (talk) 02:41, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Range illustration 

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thread_title:  External links modified 

message: Moved here from the lead section: 
The bobcat is vital for controlling pest populations.
This statement needs to be substantiated in the body of the article with reference to a reliable source – what makes something "vital" and what is a "pest" are subjective and could be disputed. — Coconutporkpie (talk) 23:48, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Substantiation needed for status as controller of pests 

message: According to the range illustration, there are no bobcats in Iowa. Although bobcats were endangered in Iowa several decades ago, they are making a comeback. There is even a bobcat hunting season in many southern counties. 
Here are some resources for farther reading: 
http://nwiowaoutdoors.com/2012/01/08/bobcats-have-made-a-strong-comeback-in-iowa/
http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/127/Cool-Things-You-Should%C2%A0Know-About-Bobcats-in-Iowa
I will make appropriate edits to the range map. I suspect there are other inaccuracies in the midwestern region of the range map (as has been noted by several other editors), but as I do not have specific knowledge of those areas, I am leaving that alone for right now. 
EDIT: I couldn't figure out how to edit or replace the range map. If anyone else is able to, that would be great.
 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.29.131.185 (talk) 15:59, 1 September 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Bobcats in Iowa 

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message: Bobcats make seven distinct sound such as purring, hissing, growling, yowling, meowing, screaming, and snarling. They make this sound to either communicate with their mate or kittens, to hunt, or even for defense.
For example, a bobcat will snarl when they are extremely angry or afraid, and meow when they are lonely or hungry.
Source: https://wildtravelblog.com/what-does-a-bobcat-sound-like/  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Louisojibr (talk • contribs) 09:07, 10 February 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Bobcat Sound 

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message: In the lead, please clarify: ...and a black-tipped, stubby tail, from which it derives its name. -- Although obvious to most, some readers may not be familiar with the term "bobbed" (meaning shortened).  Suggest: ...and a black-tipped, stubby "bobbed" tail, from which it derives its name. 2606:A000:4C0C:E200:8DA8:8E53:7ECE:A12F (talk) 20:31, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Done Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 14:45, 21 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 20 February 2018 

message: Florida bobcats have long tails not short ones.  We call them Florida long tail bobcats.  Please reference the video on wfla.com morning news Feb 11, 2019. Xraventoes (talk) 11:49, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Bobcat tails 

message: Why are we using family instead of genus? I expected something like:
* The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American lynx.
Very simple, right? A detailed taxonomy can be explained in the further part of the article. 85.193.233.31 (talk) 11:15, 23 September 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  The first sentence is a bit confusing. 

message: I received this message :
*Hi, is it okay if we can replace the infobox image into a better resolution here ? He is willing to change license if its okay to replace. 2001:4455:364:A800:10F4:192F:7D41:B2C (talk) 13:40, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: The new one shows the usual tail very well and generally shows more features. —  Jts1882 | talk  14:21, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: I requested this as well , but I think the article needs some cleanup and needs to remove other irrelevant images. 2001:4455:364:A800:E5E5:3906:820:3691 (talk) 00:49, 28 January 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Photo at Flickr 

message: Bobcat#Description: There is a repetition about pupils. --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 11:07, 3 March 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pupils 

message: Repetition:
Bobcat#Description: „Its spotted patterning acts as camouflage.”
Bobcat#Distribution and habitat: „its spotted coat serves as camouflage.” --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 14:07, 5 March 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Spotts and camouflage 

message: "When prey populations are not abundant, fewer kittens are likely to reach adulthood.": Source? --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 23:28, 16 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: "Kittens may be taken by several predators, including great horned owls, eagles, foxes, and bears, and other adult male bobcats.": The cited source does not confirm. --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 23:33, 16 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: "Kittens may be taken by several predators, including great horned owls, eagles, foxes, and bears, and other adult male bobcats.": Resolved (diff). --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 22:59, 18 March 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: "When prey populations are not abundant, fewer kittens are likely to reach adulthood.": The source for this was apparently added by this edit: 133581113. However, the source was removed without any explicit written reason by this edit: 140722833. Why? It was a mistake? Or the source does not confirm the claims? Does the source should be re-inserted in order to also cover this phrase? --NGC 54 (talk | contribs) 23:25, 18 March 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Kittens and predators 

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message: “While thought to no longer exist in western New York and Pennsylvania, multiple confirmed sightings of bobcats (including dead specimens) have been recently reported in New York's Southern Tier and in central New York, and a bobcat was captured in 2018 on a tourist boat in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.”
(emphasis mine)
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