Bobcats are much more common in suburban areas than residents realize, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), but due to their reclusive ways, they are not often seen.
Bobcats are much more common in suburban areas than residents realize, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife , but due to their reclusive ways, they are not often seen. It is even rarer to spot them in broad daylight as they typically hunt in the dark. A bobcat’s vision is six times greater than what a human can see in the dark.The home range size of bobcats in western Washington varies from 2.
Bobcats travel in predictable patterns along logging roads, railways, and trails made by other animals to move between resting areas, food sources, or hunting areas, according to WSDOT. Bobcats rarely vocalize, although they often yowl and hiss during the mating season — which lasts from December to May with a peak in January.
While bobcats aren’t known to be aggressive toward humans, they will attack small dogs and cats if nearby.Bobcats are not often linked to killing domestic animals, but occasionally are responsible for losses of poultry, lambs, small goats, pigs, and house cats, according to WSDOT.
Poultry is the most common victim of a bobcat attack, so for those who own chickens, ducks, or turkeys, make sure to keep them in a secure outdoor pen and house.
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