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chico chico OP
Dec 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM ET
Catamount = large wild cat

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VT ChemE 1986
According to Wiki a Catamount is another name for a Cougar
So, it is not to be messed with. ** Edited by VT ChemE 1986 at 12/16/2023, 2:47:35 PM
VermontDDS VermontDDS
smaller bobcat basically
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Hardcore_Hokie
Huge difference between a bobcat and a catamount/cougar.
“Catamounts are usually about six feet long, bobcats range from 24 to almost 40 inches in length, including the tail. Catamounts can weight up to 200 pounds, while bobcats usually weigh between 16 and 24 pounds.” A 16 pound Bobcat is no threat unless you have a poodle. You don’t want to run into a 200 pound cat (Catamount/Cougar). You could be lunch.
wwhokie1 wwhokie1
Bobcats have been known to kill an adult deer. And attacked people and done
Significant damage. Though both are rare. So I wouldn't say a bobcat is no threat. I would keep my distance. A male bobcat can get up to 30 lb and about 4 ft long. I saw fairly large one few weeks ago, would not want to tangle with it. ** Edited by wwhokie1 at 12/16/2023, 4:21:35 PM ** Edited by wwhokie1 at 12/16/2023, 4:25:01 PM
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Hardcore_Hokie
Yeah but a 200 pound cougar would stalk and kill you and your dog
wwhokie1 wwhokie1
No question, bobcat versus cougar, the cougar is the biggest threat by far.
But don't underestimate bobcat.
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Hardcore_Hokie
All cats are deadly…
Love me some jaguars. Baddest killers on the planet and absolutely gorgeous. Even my little 12 pound female house cat kills snakes, squirrels, birds, and rabbits on the daily. #kings
wwhokie1 wwhokie1
I'm more of a dog person when it comes to pets, but cats are one of my
Favorite wild animals. Agree, jaguars are awesome, beautiful animal. Also love clouded leopards and snow leopards. As you point out, all cats, including house cats, are fantastic hunters. They can walk through the forest without making a sound.
AZHokie59 AZHokie59
Hokie, a large wild turkey that eats cats, 😉
TomTurkey TomTurkey
And odd sounding fish
HokieHeartNSoul HokieHeartNSoul
You mean that eats fish, right? Wahoo, specifically.
No_Limit_Hokie No_Limit_Hokie
That -amounts to a nice meal! 🐈‍⬛😊
MDHokie79 MDHokie79
cat-fish?
No_Limit_Hokie No_Limit_Hokie
You're darn etutin! (Too soon?)