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-PineMarten t1_j5r7mv9 wrote

Reply to comment by jimfoxer in Have had a visitor the last couple of nights. Seems that he really enjoys the local bunny population. by Dr_JackMeoff

This is a great question. It's a difficult ID to place, and many people think they are the same animal, or confuse them. https://vtfishandwildlife.com/canada-lynx-or-bobcat-learn-the-difference Generally, Lynx have longer cheek and ear tufts.

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Dr_JackMeoff OP t1_j5tham5 wrote

Do you know if it's worth reporting a bobcat sighting to authorities, or are they common enough in most of Vermont that they wouldn't care?

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-PineMarten t1_j5vgqbl wrote

Generally Lynx are the species they want reported, as they are endangered. I'm not 100% sure about bobcat, so I would check with fish and wildlife's website! I think they have an animal sighting report thing somewhere.

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