Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
Demand for fur coats pushed many wild cats to the brink of extinction. Thanks to protective legislation, species like bobcats are rebounding.
Brandywine Zoo animal keepers train this bobcat and other zoo animals to voluntarily get in crates and cooperate during veterinary procedures.
Delaware is the only state in the continental US that does not have a bobcat population. They disappeared in the 1800s after extensive logging removed their habitat.
🍴 Eats mainly rabbit and hare, but also small rodents, deer, hog, opossum, raccoon, birds, bats, and snakes.
🏠 Lives in deciduous and coniferous forests ranging from northern Mexico, through most of the United States and into southern Canada.
⏲️ 20 Years. Can live for 10-13 years in the wild, 20+ under human care
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Bobcats are threatened by loss of mature forests.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Environment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andean Condor (a few steps from this marker); Red Panda Conservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Panda (within shouting distance of this marker); Ameraucana (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Lion Tamarin / The Amazon River and Rainforest / White-faced Saki (within shouting distance of this marker); Yoshino Cherry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
