How high can a bobcat jump?

However, since bobcats can jump up to 12 feet, a 6-foot fence may not deter them if they are attracted to something in the yard.
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How high a fence can a bobcat jump?

Exclusion. Use woven-wire enclosures to discourage bobcats from entering poultry and small animal pens at night. Bobcats can climb wooden fence posts and can jump fences 6 feet or more in height.
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How high can a bobcat jump up?

Bobcats also have the ability to jump fences 6 feet (1.8 m) or more in height.
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How do I keep the bobcats away from my dog?

How to Protect Pets from Bobcats
  1. Natural Deterrents. ...
  2. Install Motion-Activated Lights. ...
  3. Install Motion-activated deterrents. ...
  4. Hang Old CDs from Trees. ...
  5. Vaccinate Your Pets. ...
  6. Have a Nighttime Potty Area. ...
  7. Keep Cats Indoors. ...
  8. Always Walk Your Dog on a Leash.
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Can you scare off a bobcat?

Use noise and/or motion-activated deterrents to make a bobcat uncomfortable. Try an air horn or motion-activated sprinkler; bang pot lids together, or put a radio outside set to a news or talk channel. Clear any excess vegetation to remove secluded hiding spots.
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How do you chase away a bobcat?

If you notice a coyote or bobcat in your area, never let it go by without scaring it. Yell or clap loudly to scare wildlife away; carry something with you to make noise, i.e. an air horn, or something to throw, like a rock or baseball.
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What to do if a bobcat is near you?

Should you encounter a bobcat, you should keep as much distance between you and the animal as possible:
  1. Immediately protect children and pets.
  2. Back away from the bobcat slowly and deliberately.
  3. Avoid running away because that could trigger a pursuit response.
  4. If possible, spray the animal with water.
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Will a bobcat hurt a dog?

Yes. Bobcats do attack dogs and dogs under 30 pounds are most at risk. The best way to protect your small dog or pet from a bobcat attack is to stay with them.
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What time of day are bobcats most active?

Bobcats may be active during all hours of the day and night, but studies have consistently found that they are crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk). Most bobcats live between five and 15 years in the wild.
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What time of day do bobcats hunt?

The Bobcat is a solitary and nocturnal animal that is most active in the darkness of night, tending to hunt most during dawn and dusk. During the day, Bobcats sleep and rest in dens in the form of a rock crevice or hollow tree with one individual having a number of dens within its home range.
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Do bobcats eat house cats?

Bobcats kill and eat a variety of animal species, from tree squirrels to deer, but will occasionally prey on livestock, fowl and household companion animals, such as rabbits, cats and dogs.
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How strong is a bobcat?

A bobcat can generate a bite force of around 548 Newtons, which is strong enough compared to its small size. The bobcat's canines can bite and pierce deep through their prey and can tear its flesh.
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What attracts bobcats to your yard?

Bobcats may be attracted to a yard that has abundant wildlife, domestic birds, small pets, water, and shade or other shelter. Small pets need to be protected from bobcats and other predators. Keep small pets indoors, in an enclosed area with a roof, or on a leash when outside.
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Are bobcats aggressive?

Bobcats tend to be shy and avoid people. Rarely, a bobcat can become aggressive, and bobcats with rabies can attack humans. Bobcats with rabies tend to have erratic behavior, be lethargic and foam at the mouth. Anyone who sees a bobcat behaving strangely should contact the local animal control department.
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How far can a bobcat jump horizontally?

Bobcats can leap 10 feet in one bound! That's quite a distance for a small cat. Bobcats eat mostly small mammals, such as rabbits, hares, mice and squirrels.
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Is a mountain lion bigger than a bobcat?

Mountain lions are 7-9 feet, while bobcats are 3 feet long. Mountain lions weigh 90-160 pounds, while bobcats weigh 20-30 pounds. Bobcats tend to be darker brown, with lighter belly fur and spots while mountain lions tend to be more uniform brown, tawny color.
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Do bobcats travel in packs?

Population. Bobcats are solitary animals.
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What does bobcat poop look like?

Usually, bobcat scat is tubular and black or brown in color. It is easy to mistake for dog droppings. However, wildcat waste will usually contain fur or bones due to the animals' diet. Homeowners may find bobcat poop on the ground near urine spray marks on trees, decks, or outbuildings.
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Do bobcats eat coyotes?

Do Bobcats Eat Coyotes? A bobcat would not prey on a coyote unless they fight over territory. In this case, the winner will most likely end up preying on the loser. These two are pretty much natural enemies and will avoid each other.
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Why do bobcats scream?

Bobcats can also hiss, scream, yelp, or even bark when they are believed to be in danger from a nearby predator. This is sort of like a call for help because it can alert nearby animals that a predator is approaching.
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What are bobcats favorite food?

Bobcats are carnivores and thus prefer an all meat diet. Their food of choice is rabbits, but they will also eat birds, lizards, rodents, snakes, and carrion. On occasion they have been known to kill deer. Predators of the bobcat include mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, owls, wolves, and humans.
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Should I worry about a bobcat in my yard?

Any backyard nature enthusiast should welcome the presence of bobcats. Unlike many animals that become urban neighbors, bobcats don't require you to change your habits (other than not put out poison). The bobcat secretly goes about its ways, remaining as wild as it was in the deepest forest.
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How rare is it to see a bobcat?

Bobcats are nocturnal and as such, even though they exist in large numbers – reportedly up to one million in the US – in habitats as diverse as desert, forests, swamps and suburban areas, it is not common to see them. Bobcats are hunters, and they like to prey on small game like squirrels, mice and birds.
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Where do bobcats sleep?

So when the sun comes up, it's time for the bobcat to go to sleep in its den. Their sleeping spot is usually in a hollow tree or cave of forests, mountains, and brushlands. You probably wouldn't ever be invited over to a bobcat's home, though. These felines are solitary and territorial.
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