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Bobcats

The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is the most common wildcat in Texas and North America. They are found all over Texas in many different kinds of habitats. The closest relative to the bobcat is the Canadian Lynx which lives mainly in Canada and Alaska.
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Bobcats

The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is the most common wildcat in Texas and North America. They are found all over Texas in many different kinds of habitats. The closest relative to the bobcat is the Canadian Lynx which lives mainly in Canada and Alaska.
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