Bobcats, continued

Finding appropriate homes for wild animals becomes difficult or impossible, and life in the wild is always preferred over captivity. General, Bob and Little Boy are fortunate to have found sanctuary for life at the ranch, now in an expansive yard so generously provided by Ms. Vincent. As caretakers for the bobcats, we are grateful for her support.

More About Bobcats

Felis rufus—or the bobcat—is generally a solitary animal as an adult, although female bobcats raising young are an exception.

Bobcats reside throughout most of the United States, but they require large tracts of undisturbed habitat and prefer forested areas, mountainous areas, and dense brush land. This preference keeps sightings of bobcats in the wild to a minimum, making their lives rather secretive.

Their beautiful fur has made them targets of trappers for decades. Some states also allow the trophy hunting of bobcats, with packs of radio-collared dogs to chase the bobcats into trees for the hunter to shoot them at point-blank range.

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Posted: September 25, 2007