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In fact, Alcatraz is a noted sanctuary for nesting shorebirds, in part because it lacks mammalian predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

In the Vermont woods where Mr. Hoagland lives, coyotes have replaced wolves while bobcats have taken the place of Canada lynx.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The sanctuary said it had lost five African serval cats, four bobcats, two Canada lynx and a Bengal tiger, among others.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

They also serve as an important food source for large predators like bobcats in the Southeast.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

Out of the shadows dash creatures of all shapes and sizes: swift, diving bats and scurrying raccoons, fluttery moths and cunning bobcats.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech