About 5,000 bobcats live in New York State, but spotting one is rare — they are shy, secretive, and prefer to avoid humans. But don't mistake their reclusiveness for idleness. They're also fierce felines, able to jump on and kill prey 10 times their weight. Jump into more facts this #NationalBobcatDay. >>> 🐾 Bobcats can leap up to 10 feet & jump nearly as high. They’re also excellent rock climbers, can scale trees, and (unlike most house cats) are very adept at swimming. . 🌅 Bobcats are *crepuscular*, meaning they’re most active in low-light conditions, around dawn and dusk. In between, they take “cat naps.” . 🐈 They’re solitary animals, only getting together with others to mate. While male bobcats will breed with many females, the females typically have a single mate. During breeding season, the males sometimes emit a piercing scream that can be heard for miles. . 📷: @nystateparks Scenic Hudson's News + Valley Views: #HVViewfinder