It's been more than 100 years since mountain lions lived in the Smokies
But it's not uncommon to hear from someone who says they have seen one
So what's the difference between a bobcat and a mountain lion?
Here are a few ways to tell them apart:
Mountain lions have a full, long tail. A bobcat's tail is very short
The tail
#1
A bobcat usually weighs 13-40 lbs. A mountain lion is much bigger at 70-180 lbs
The size
#2
Bobcats have tufted ears with hair that sticks up
The ears
#3
Read more about spotting bobcats in the Smokies!
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