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jimfoxer t1_j5r3stc wrote

I've never been able to tell the difference between a bobcat and a Canadian lynx. I thought I captured a bobcat on my camera, and was told it was a lynx. Since I live in the NEK near the border, both bobcats and lynxes are in the area. I can't see the tail or the length of legs of the cat in the photo, so I'm stumped.

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-PineMarten t1_j5r7mv9 wrote

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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