Although the eastern cougar is considered extinct, we still have a native wild cat that roams our forests, swamps and rocky hillsides. Rarely seen, but still relatively common in many areas, the mostly nocturnal bobcat is a skilled hunter and adept at avoiding humans. Named for its short tail, the bobcat feeds mostly on rabbits and small rodents, but has been known to occasionally prey on deer. As with all cats, it is an expert climber.
One of our target animals for our trail camera survey project, we have yet to receive photographic proof of bobcats in Harford County, although plenty of eye witness reports exist. If you see a bobcat in Harford County, please let us know contact@suskywildlife.org or 443-333-WILD.
