Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Bobcat Sighting In Bates County






David Weiss of rural Butler took these amazing photos of a Bobcat on his property last night around the K Highway Area West Of Butler. The Bobcat in the picture is a suspect in some reason cat killings in the area. Bobcats are nocturnal and diurnal. There is little social interaction between individuals, who mark territories with fecal matter and urine. Within their ranges, they can travel between 3 and 7 miles nightly, inspecting many objects as they go. Mating begins in December and can extend into June, with the peak in March. Litters of usually 2 to 3 kittens are born after 50 to 70 days, most in May and June. Weaning occurs after two months, and young stay with the female until fall or later. If you see a bobcat avoid it.

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