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Orange Tabby Being Chased Tells Bobcat to Kick Rocks
Yahoo • • science
Key Points:
- An orange tabby cat was chased by a bobcat but instead of fleeing, it stood its ground and emitted a unique growling sound resembling "Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!" which appeared to deter the bobcat.
- The bobcat, a wild predator larger and stronger than a domestic cat, chose to retreat without engaging in a physical fight, likely due to the house cat's unexpected resistance.
- While bobcats can be dangerous to domestic cats, this incident shows that sometimes a bold defensive display can discourage an attack, though it is not a reliable defense.
- Experts recommend keeping pet cats indoors or in secure enclosures to avoid potentially deadly encounters with wild predators like bobcats.
- The video of this encounter highlights the orange tabby's surprising confidence and vocal warning, making it a memorable example of feline bravado.
