Fox vs. Bobcat

The Fox and the Bobcat are two of the world’s most unique and versatile creatures. Many compare the Fox and the Bobcat as they have an overlap of prey items and habitats, but what are the differences between them?

Foxes are closer to dogs, while Bobcats are true cats. Foxes are omnivores that are found naturally across the entire Northern Hemisphere. Bobcats are localized to North America and are strictly carnivores. Foxes vary wildly in size and variety. Bobcats remain broadly similar across the species.

There are some similarities between Foxes and Bobcats, but there are even more differences. Let’s learn about Foxes and Bobcats to better understand them and to compare them more fairly. Here is a broad overview of Foxes and Bobcats for the purposes of comparison.

Table of Contents

• The Fox
  • Fox Biology
  • Fox Habitats 
  • Fox Diet
• The Bobcat
  • Bobcat Biology
  • Bobcat Habitats
  • Bobcat Diet
• The Fox vs. The Bobcat
• Conclusion

The Fox

The Fox is a species of animal from the Canidae family, which is a family of dog-like carnivoran animals. There are several different species, and sub-species of Foxes found internationally. Some believe there to be more than 30 different sub-species of Foxes.

These animals are fascinating and incredibly versatile. They are found in several different regions and countries internationally and are extremely versatile.

Let’s look a little deeper into some of the important characteristics of Foxes, their habitats, their biology, and their diets, to better compare and differentiate between Foxes and Bobcats.

Fox Biology

Foxes are small to medium-sized animals that are found in several variations of color, size, weight and have varying attributes.

There are 12 true species of Fox, but up to 30 different sub-species found internationally. 

The smallest true fox species is the Fennec Fox, found in North Africa and the Middle East, which typically weighs between 1.5 and 3.5 pounds (0.7 – 1.6 kilograms) and grows to between 13.6 and 15.6 inches (34.5 – 39.5cm) long, excluding the 3.5 inches (9cm) long tail. 

The largest species of fox in the world is the Red Fox, which is found widespread in … Read the rest of the story.