Monday, January 28, 2019

Top Facts About Bobcats Vancouver BC That You Should Know

By George Myers


When walking in the forest one day, you may come across a cat that is twice the size of those bred at home and may wonder what it will be doing. There are both the domestic and wild cats that vary in behavioral and slightly physical features which everyone ought to know. In most forests, bobcats Vancouver BC can be seen on most occasions since such habitats are good for living and breeding. The following are the basic facts that everyone should know about them.

The body color is ideally marked with dark or black lines. The coat varies in color and can be with brown fur or beige depending on the habitat. The colors help to camouflage for survival purposes. The nose is pink-red with a gray base. The ears possess a black tip with black tufts, and the eyes have black pupils and are yellow. The forelegs and the tail have dark bars, all the color patterns enabling it to camouflage.

The Wildcats are pure carnivores and feed in meat exclusively. Such animals mostly pounce on bigger preys like the deer, fish sometimes and other herbivores in the game. Little farm animals like young pigs, lambs and poultry are also part of their prey. Hunting is not limited to the big animals alone, but to rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, mice, rats and other rodents.

About friendliness, the Wildcats are not dangerous to people. Most fear seeing them thinking that they are unfriendly. However, Wildcats possess a self-defense mechanism with a characteristic sound when in danger. Avoid making it angry by remaining cool even after coming near it.

The behaviors of such animals are interesting. Apart from hunting being the main activity in an habitat, they stalk the prey. While hunting, they portray a lot of patience and stealth to eliminate any disturbance that might lead to losing the prey. Formation of territories is a common phenomenon where females do not share theirs.

About life expectancy, such cats have a tendency to live a longer life than other domestic carnivores. Most can live for over twelve years in the game. On average, the life expectancy is about seven years. Under captivity conditions, catamounts can live for between twenty to twenty-five years. It is also important to note that the oldest lived thirty-two years which is far among the longest period in the cats.

Note also that they are not always active throughout the day. At some specific times of the day, they are more active in the habitats. Mostly, Wildcats will be active in the early hours of the morning when looking for prey. The speed of running is high and keep a characteristic posture. Climbing is the hobby and may also swim if need be.

Most parts of the world are becoming hostile to such species where people hunt the cats down for fur. Protecting such species is something that is urgent, and every person responsible must play. Knowing the above facts makes it possible to see the need for their protection.




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