Video: Bobcat Spotted In Shelton

SHELTON, CT — A bobcat was spotted around 4:40 p.m. Feb. 8 in Shelton.

The video as seen in the Neighbors app shows the bobcat quickly cross a backyard.

"Bobcat in the yard extremely close to the house during late afternoon 4:40pm. Went to the door to see and it was very big. Watch out with your little ones," the post said in the Neighbors app.

Bobcats are the only wild cat found in Connecticut. Adult males are typically between 32 and 37 inches in length and weigh between 18 and 35 pounds. Females typically max out around 32 inches and 30 pounds.

They rarely conflict with humans, but occasionally kill livestock and get into fights with domestic cats, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Generally they will be deterred by fencing and other preventative measures.

Bobcats are most active just after dusk and right before dawn. Their diet mostly consists of small woodland animals such as squirrels and chipmunks and they are capable of taking down deer that are either very sick, heavily injured, old or young.

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