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Animals
Indiana's only wild cat, recovered from near absence and now found across much of the state. Secretive, mostly nocturnal, and far more often tracked than seen.
Field facts
HabitatBrushy woodland, ravines, reclaimed mine land
RangeMostly southern and west-central Indiana, spreading north
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; state monitored (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesHouse cat — smaller, with a long tail, Coyote at a glance
Field note: Round tracks with no claw marks and a bobbed, black-tipped tail give it away.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Watch from a vehicle or trail. Never corner a cat or a den site.
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