how big does a bobcat get
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is equipped with razor-sharp claws, needle-like teeth, and the strength to make good use of these weapons. About the size of a medium-sized dog, male bobcats average 39 inches in length and weigh about 24 pounds, while females are closer to 36 inches in length and 15 pounds in weight. The bobcat is so named because of it's 'bobbed' tails, which are usually 5-6 inches, although tails as long as eighteen inches have been recorded!