Bobcat Hunting Tactics in Winter Revealed by Planet Earth II

Bobcat Hunting Tactics in Winter Revealed by Planet Earth II

In winter, a volcanic spring keeps a river from freezing, attracting diverse wildlife. A bobcat, reluctant to get its paws wet, carefully selects its prey among the ducks, showcasing its hunting strategy in a challenging environment.
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How Does A Bobcat Hunt In Winter? | 20 Years of Planet Earth II BBC. | Transcript:

And this rice might be lucky. For this valley is truly blessed. The river never freezes here. It is fed by a volcanic spring that heats the water 50 ° higher than the air temperature. Hungry animals of all kinds come here to feed. All winter long, the river is full of food for those who know how to catch it. Here even coyotes have become fishermen. But hunting is difficult for a cat that is not used to getting its paws wet. So he has to choose his target carefully. Gogol ducks. But will he be able to get close enough to jump? Maybe he'll have better luck on the other side. Here, steam from the river warms the surrounding trees. So prey may be hiding in the branches. If only he could reach her. That's 6 meters up. Finally

, reconciliation. Not much, but enough to sustain strength. To survive the winter in these mountains, you need perseverance. And don't lend it to lynxes.

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