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Bobcat on a Rock

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Bobcats, named for their "bobbed" tails, have ears that resemble their feline cousin, the lynx.
Photograph by Norbert Rosing

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Big Cat Features

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Silent as Silk

Follow in the footsteps of Tjololo, a young leopard patrolling his massive territory in South Africa's Mala Mala Game Reserve in this multimedia feature.

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Maneless in Tsavo

Get intimate with Kenya's famous lions in this multimedia feature.

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Cats: Plans for Perfection

Go to the drawing board and design the perfect predator in this online interactive feature.

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Phantom of the Night

South America's jaguars are among the region's most successful predators. Learn their secrets in this multimedia feature.

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Return of the Lynx

Learn about a successful reintroduction program that's helping establish Canadian lynx in the United States in this feature.

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