A homeowner in San Manuel, Arizona, came home from work to find a furry creature in his dog bed, but it wasn’t a pet. It is believed to have entered through the door.
Homeowners took pictures of the bobcat lounging in their beds, and Arizona’s Department of Game and Fish shared the image on Twitter, warning residents not to treat themselves to wildlife like this.
Department officers arrived at the scene, but Bobcat had already fled when they arrived.
There didn’t seem to be a dog in the bed, just a blanket. However, these animals are dangerous to small pets such as dogs and birds.
Bobcats, which look like small mountain lions with their brown coat and black spots, are common in all parts of Arizona. Depends on department. They are prevalent in the Sonoran Desert, but they also migrate to the outskirts of towns and cities, where they can find food.
They also live in a variety of habitats across the United States, from northern forests to coastal swamps in the Southeast to deserts in the Southwest. according to Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. And according to International Endangered Cat Association CanadaBobcats live in every US state except Delaware.
They are protected in 10 states where hunting of this species is regulated. They are still often hunted for their hides, but habitat change and loss, as well as killing by farmers and ranchers, are their main threats.
Hunting is allowed in Arizona with a valid hunting license, according to the department.
These animals typically grow to the size of a small to medium dog (12 to 30 pounds, 24 inches tall and 36 inches long).
They usually roam at sunrise or sunset and are often found in backyards where they can find food such as birds, rodents, and even unattended small pets.
They are usually solitary, but they can roam with family and companions and can and often have territories of about 12 square miles. Even if they are captured and displaced, they often return to the same area. Therefore, removing the things that attracted them to the place, such as food, is the key to preventing their return.
The ministry advises people who see bobcats near their homes not to panic. However, a rabid bobcat can attack.
If your bobcat appears hyperactive or has bitten you, there is cause for concern and you should contact animal control or the fish and game department.
The department also recommends homeowners keep small pets indoors or on a leash to protect them. This is because a bobcat can jump over his 12-foot (approximately 12 feet) height and fences, so even an enclosed yard is unsafe. They also tell us not to feed the animals as they may become too accustomed to humans.
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