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1. animal-world.com › types-of-wildcats-in-texas7 Types of Wildcats in Texas (With Pictures) | Animal World

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   • Ocelot. The Ocelot (Leopardus Pardalis) is a very striking wild cat with a coat featuring both stripes and spots. Every ocelot coat is unique, as no two are patterned exactly the same.
   • Bobcat. There are 12 subspecies of bobcats in the U.S., and the Lynx rufus texensis is the subspecies you’ll find in Texas. A close relative of the lynx (with whom the bobcat is often confused), bobcats can adapt to and survive in a number of habitats, including mixed forests, bottomland hardwood forests, coastal swamps, deserts, and scrublands.
   • Jaguarundi. An endangered species, the jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi) is a very distinctive-looking wild cat that shares its south Texan habitat with Ocelots, though they can also be found in Mexico, Argentina, and throughout Central America.
   • Margay. The margay is a near-threatened wild cat that is actually considered extinct in Texas but remains found over 100 years ago show that the margay did inhabit southern Texas thousands of years ago.

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3. www.texasnativecats.org › cats-of-texasCats of Texas - Texas Native Cats

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   Where To See the Wild Cats of Texas. Go to south Texas and visit the home of the ocelot, and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see one. Visit Big Bend in west Texas where mountain lions survive in the seemingly harsh conditions. Bobcats live in every part of Texas.

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   Texas Native Cats provides education, outreach and advocacy for our five species of current and historic wild felines: ocelots, jaguarundis, jaguars, mountain lions, and bobcats.

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5. a-z-animals.com › blog › wild-cats-in-texas-whatWild Cats in Texas: What They Are and Where They Live

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   Tigers are a common sight in Texas – but not in the wild. Most of the tiger populations in the state are relaxed on lawns and kept as pets. Tigers are among the most beautiful creatures to have ever existed alongside being the largest big cat in the world. The tiger is an apex predator that roams the planet alone during the day, hunting through var...

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   Although they share a family with the lynx and look similar, the bobcat and lynx are completely different species. Compared to the Canadian lynx, the bobcat is smaller, has smaller feet and ear tufts, and frequently has a darker fur coat. Bobcats have spotty or mottled fur that ranges in color from beige to brown to reddish, with the strength of th...

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   As they are known in the West, mountain lions are also referred to as cougars, pumas, and panthers. As apex predators, they help maintain a balance among deer populations and even lessen the frequency of deer-related car accidents. These predators resemble large, short-haired domestic cats in appearance. The length of the typical mountain lion vari...

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   The most attractive Texas cat is the ocelot. It is distinctive because no two ocelot furs are the same. Adult males can grow up to 3 feet, 10 inches long, and adult females can grow to 3 feet. Ocelots have gorgeous, unusual markings on their fur, including dark rosettes, spots, and stripes, which give them the nickname “Painted Leopard.” Although t...

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   The jaguar is the biggest cat native to the American continent. It is renowned for its tremendous power and agility and is the third largest cat in the world after the tiger and the lion. The Native American phrase “yaguar,” which means “he who kills with one leap,” is actually where the name jaguar is thought to have originated. Despite their enor...

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   “Otter cat” is a moniker given to the jaguarundi because its head resembles an otter’shead in shape. The tail of this cat is also similar to that of an otter. Moreover, a jaguarundi cat is a skilled swimmer, giving its moniker even more merit. The scrublands, marshes, and forests of Central and South America are home to this tiny carnivorous mammal...

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   Learn about the six species of wild cats in Texas, including tigers, bobcats, mountain lions, ocelots, jaguarundis, and cougars. Find out where they live, what they look like, and how they are threatened by human activities.

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   Texas has the second-highest percentage of wildlife diversity in the United States and is home to three wild cats: The mountain lion, bobcat, and ocelot. Previously, jaguars and jaguarundis once existed in Texas, but have both since been extirpated from their habitat range.

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   Of our three remaining species of wild cats in Texas, with mountain lions and ocelots being the other two, the bobcat remains an adaptable and hardy feline that will likely continue to thrive in spite of all the obstacles it sometimes faces.

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   Are there wild cats in Texas?

   • There are six species of wild cats that have either lived or are currently living in Texas. Five of these species are native to the state, and three of these Texas cats are in danger of becoming extinct. Wildlife biologists and ecologists are well aware of the importance of predators in nature, including Texas cats.

   Wild Cats in Texas: What They Are and Where They Live

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   What is Texas native cats?

   • Meet key individuals behind the Texas Native Cats mission. Texas Native Cats provides education, outreach and advocacy for our five species of current and historic wild felines: ocelots, jaguarundis, jaguars, mountain lions, and bobcats.

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   What kind of cats live in Texas?

   • Among Texas brags is listed a “first” in the variety of kinds of wild cats that roam her spacious acres. Four primarily Central American cats (jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot and margay) currently or historically ranged northward into the brushland south of San Antonio from Mexico.

   The Cats of Texas

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   Does Texas have a bobcat?

   • The organization also works with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and other governing bodies to develop management programs and promote best practices in human-wildlife interaction. Texas has the second-highest percentage of wildlife diversity in the United States and is home to three wild cats: The mountain lion, bobcat, and ocelot.

   Texas Native Cats - Texan By Nature

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   Are bobcats legal in Texas?

   • They’re also common targets in wildlife killing contests, which are legal throughout most of the country. Of our three remaining species of wild cats in Texas, with mountain lions and ocelots being the other two, the bobcat remains an adaptable and hardy feline that will likely continue to thrive in spite of all the obstacles it sometimes faces.

   Bobcat - Texas Native Cats

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   What animals live in Texas?

   • Texan wildlife includes wolves, armadillos, rat snakes, coyotes, white-tailed deer, and seven species of wild cat, three of which are endangered. Texas wild cats play an important role in large herbivore population control. This helps maintain balance in the ecosystem by allowing vegetation to flourish and protecting bird and amphibian habitats.

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9. tpwd.texas.gov › publications › pwdpubsThe Cats of Texas

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   Among Texas brags is listed a “first” in the variety of kinds of wild cats that roam her spacious acres. Four primarily Central American cats (jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot and margay) currently or historically ranged northward into the brushland south of San Antonio from Mexico.