What Do Bobcats Eat? Diet, Prey, and Hunting Habits Explained

Bobcat stalking a rabbit at dusk in meadow cover

What do bobcats eat? Mostly rabbits and hares, but these adaptable North American predators also hunt mice, voles, squirrels, birds, reptiles and other small animals. Their menu changes with habitat, season and whatever prey is easiest to catch. In this guide: The main foods in a bobcat’s diet Why rabbits are a favorite How the … Read more