There is no doubt about it, that they can be as big there too. But when you look at the feet the 2 3/4" is the standard of the average size bobcats ( 20 -- 27 pounds). These big ones have big feet on them and no they are not hi-breds either. I was sent another pic of a 34lb bobcat and a 27 lbcoyote the same guy had caught a few days ago. If you look at the front paw and the back of the guys hand you will see they are almost the same size. But, I am no way saying that the track may or may not be a mt. lion I am only giving another idea that may not be realized.