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Order Carnivora, Family Felidae (Cats)

Range in Washington: Statewide.
Habitat: Many habitats, primarily open forest and scrub.
Diet: Prefers rabbits, also eats other small mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles and plants.
Identification: Black spots on coat, short ear tufts. Total length: 85-95 cm; tail: 14-16 cm; mass: 7-11 kg.
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