The cat moved from my left to right at a distance of around 60-70′ from my viewing position in a semi-shaded area.
Thanks for the information, Sarah. I am referring to: Wild Cats Of The World (Sunquists) IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ … Continue reading →, Cat Welfare at Heart - seen in 86% of the world's countries (168/195). I was freaking out…however, as he came down the dune, I noticed he had no tail. For instance, 23 out of 29 Florida panthers surveyed that were older than a year died between 2002 and 2004, compared with just 22 out of 47 hybrids, according to the study, published today in the journal Science. The hybridization would then be possible if there were a shortage of mates for either species in a particular location (although the Mountain Lion would normally see the smaller cat as prey, not a mate). You have to keep in mind that a male bobcat’s ruff is pronounced, like the one in the top photo. Fort Myers News-Press. They had to come from somewhere. Thanks to people who buy a special Florida license plate, $150,000 is going toward the effort to figure out what’s causing a debilitating disorder in wild bobcats and endangered panthers. Great sighting Brad many thanks for sharing it on this site. I am trained to be observant and watch for subtleties regarding whatever I am inspecting/studying. They are physically and genetically incompatible and there are zero confirmed instances.
Florida Panther (or Bobcat) Mauls Turkey Hunter. For those wild cats who don't purr and ... You can work out the real reason why domestic cats purr by observing when they do it. Needless to say we slowly backed up into the house, to which they just got up and moseyed away. The saga of a bobcat on top of a utility pole in Naples, Florida, Florida man brings tiny ‘cheetah’ kitten to firefighters and discovers that it is a bobcat. It could be argued that pet insurance is not as popular as it could or should be. In addition, crossbreeding certain cats can result in premature and unhealthy kittens, depending on their genetics. It can clear a standard 4 foot fence without touching…anybody out there think it could be a fl panther, bobcat cross? It is interesting that no one mentioned the jaguarundi, which is also native to Florida. Physical Characteristics: Orange to tan fur with black stripes; muscular build; gold to green eyes, The Most Intelligent Cat Breeds to Keep as Pets, The Best Cat Breeds With the Longest Lifespans, Popular Cats for Many Types of Households, The Best White Cat Breeds to Keep as Pets, The Best Hairless Cat Breeds for a Unique Pet, The Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies. Thanks Ed. Agreed. One of the hunters thought it could be a puma/bobcat hybrid.
The answer appears to be, Yes. I was too shocked to get a pic. They live in that middle ground between domestication, liv, With the complications of our ‘new normal’ created by countries and states going into st, This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. But, as I watched it cross the street not more than 20-30feet in front of me I could see it had a cat head and a bobbed tail. ", Hybrid Panthers Helping Rare Cat Rebound in Florida, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/9/100924-science-florida-panthers-texas-hybrids-endangered-animals.html, in 1995 the U.S. government released eight female cougars from a wild Texas population into Florida, "Cougar Reports on the Rise in Eastern U.S.". My guess is it is a Very large bobcat with atypical coloration; but, would Not a bob lion also be midsized with some atypical mix of color and tail? You can find out more in our privacy policy. Hi Ray.
A great sighting and certainly there is a possibility that you saw a hybrid because we know what bobcats and pumas look like. There are no authenticated jaguar/bobcat; in fact I don’t recall any sightings or possible sightings of such a hybrid. Young pumas do have more distinct tabby markings. The odd characteristics like a short tail and strange markings may be due to inbreeding which is a serious problem with pumas or “Florida panthers’ in that part of the world. I vote Boblion. She’s in Northern California.
Anyway this cat does not fit nicely into any wild cat species so it could be a hybrid. Anyway thanks for dropping by the site. Gingivitis and Stomatitis: Common Oral Diseases Occuring in Cats. These are popular in the exotic pet industry but their prodigious leaping ability makes them great escape artists. You must be a vegetarian, otherwise you’re a hypocrite. © 2020 www.news-press.com. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented several panthers and a bobcat in recent weeks that are exhibiting neurological symptoms. Furthermore, it is very possible, and to my trained eye, we have a good amount of photographic evidence here…Thank you. ", Watch as bears, panthers, bobcats, alligators and deer use wildlife crossings to safely make it across Florida roads. You will need to register before adding a comment.
It’s the tail and size that give it away! His size. However, it too is probably a large bobcat. It did have the bobtail and coloring of a bobcat. For any additional information please contact Nancy Richie, Environmental Specialist, City of Marco Island at 239-389-5003 or nrichie@cityofmarcoisland.com. Florida, USA: There is a moral to this story and it is made by the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge and Education Center.