Bobcat
Risks: Risks to bobcats include loss of habitat range, hunting and human intervention.
Diet: Their diet consists of rodents, birds and fish.
Height: 47.5 to 125 cm head to body length, 9 to 20 cm tail length, and 30 to 60 cm tall at shoulder.
Weight: 6.5 to 18.3 kg
Fun Facts
- Bobcats get their name from their short, bobbed tail.
- They can jump up to 3.5 m (12 ft) high.
- Female bobcats are very territorial and their ranges never overlap.
About Us
Sherlock and Watson are brothers born as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program for bobcats. Frequently, SSP programs need holding spaces for animals as they work out genetic pairings for breeding. Sherlock and Watson will be here until it is determined that they need to pair up with a female for conservation breeding.
Conservation Initiatives
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is proud to participate in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Programs. SSP Programs are led by expert advisors who cooperatively work together to maximize genetic diversity, appropriately manage the demographic distribution and long-term sustainability.