Video: Bobcats Take A Stroll Through Back Yard In Boulder

BOULDER, CO — Several bobcats recently took an overnight stroll through a neighborhood in Boulder, poking around someone's backyard. The resident who posted the video seemed quite impressed with the animals' athleticism.

"Watch closely on the left side of the video. They will pause near the base of a tree, and take turns jumping onto the fence and up the tree," the resident posted along with the video as seen on the Neighbors app.

Bobcats rarely bother people; however, the animals occasionally kill livestock and get into fights with house cats, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Homeowners should try to limit shrubs and easy hiding spots on their property.

The resident who posted the video didn't say which neighborhood the animals visited; however they said the three bobcats had visited their yard before.

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Many bobcats and mountain lions are captured on home surveillance cameras in metro Denver and surrounding areas each year. What's the difference between the two animals? Bobcats are smaller — they weigh up to 35 lbs — whereas adult mountain lions weigh around 120 lbs. Bobcats have tufty ears, a stumpy tail and leopard-like spots on their fur.

Bobcats are often mistaken for another wild cat, the lynx, which is more common in Canada and Alaska. Lynxes are often larger than a bobcat, weighing up to 60 lbs.

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