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A wild critter we spotted in the RVA area and a critter up for adoption by SPCA or RACC.
Where Spotted: Maymont Bobcat Enclosure
Common Name: Bobcat
Scientific Name: Lynx rufus rufus
Body Length: 25 to 30 in length
Weight: 8.8 to 33 lbs
Quick Facts (courtesy of Maymont)
- The bobcat is the most common wildcat in North America.
- It gets its name from the stubby, or “bobbed,” tail.
- Bobcats are mostly solitary animals and both sexes will only come together for mating.
- The various calls of the bobcat sound much like those of the domestic cat, although its scream is piercing and sounds similar to a human baby.
- In the wild, bobcats can live 10 to 14 years.
Seto at Richmond SPCA
Age: 3 years,
Gender: Neutered Male
Color: Black
Declawed: No
ID: 44002879
Learn more about their adoption process.
To reduce visitor traffic, during the COVID-19 outbreak they are scheduling adoption appointments beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Please leave your phone number in a voicemail or email and an adoption counselor will call to set an appointment for you to meet with a pet. Email the adoption center or call 804-521-1307.
