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Wild Cat — Part 2
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In distant sheep pastures among the hills wild cats might easily kill lambs and carry them off, or even pull down old sheep, but I cannot learn that any such ravages have ever been charged to them.
This may possibly be due to the fact that when a farmer finds that any of his lambs have been killed, he prefers to lay the blame on stray dogs, knowing that the town is obliged to pay him for all such damages, and does not assume responsibility for the misconduct of the wild beasts in the woods.
Eastern Varieties of the Wild Cat
Wild Cat. Lynx ruffus (Guldenstaedt). Range and description as above.
Florida Wild Cat. L. ruffus floridanus (Rafinesque). Similar to the preceding but darker with stronger markings.
Nova Scotia Wild Cat. L. gigas Bangs. Much stouter and larger than L. ruffus, colour darker and blacker above.