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Is It Legal to Own a Bobcat in California? What the Law Actually Says

Bobcats are striking, powerful wild cats native to California's chaparral, forests, and scrublands. Their sleek build and tufted ears make them look almost manageable — almost like something you could keep at home. But if you live in California and you're wondering whether you can legally own one, the answer is clear and unambiguous: you cannot. California is one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to exotic animal ownership, and bobcats fall squarely within its list of […]

https://animalofthings.com/can-you-own-a-bobcat-in-california/

DoomsdaysCW 1d ago

This #donkey guards, patrols, and even maintains a #SolarPlant with more than 33,600 panels running at full capacity

by Warren van der Sandt, May 15, 2026

"Burrito, a rescued donkey, patrols 33,600 solar panels at Volkswagen’s 9.5-megawatt facility in #ChattanoogaTN.

"He stands guard over 50 sheep, instantly alerting the flock to local predators.

"To Burrito, this 66-acre industrial site is his personal territory."

[...]

"Keeping vegetation under control quickly became a constant challenge.

"Traditional mowers risked damaging the five 'Sunny Central' inverters and miles of sensitive cabling.

"Fuel-powered tractors also risk leaking hydraulic fluid into the local water table.

"Silicon Ranch introduced #sheep to graze, reducing fire risks and soil erosion without using fossil-fuel mowers.

"The sheep were efficient, but they were sitting ducks for Tennessee’s #coyote and #bobcat populations.

"That changed how workers managed the site.

"Burrito was brought in to provide a '#BiologicalShield,' using his natural aggression toward canines to deter threats.

"They share the same diet as the sheep, making them the most cost-effective security choice."

#SolarPunkSunday #BurritoTheDonkey #DonkeyGuards #RenewableEnergyNews #SolarPanels #SheepMowing #NoHerbicides #GuardianAnimals

This donkey guards, patrols, and even maintains a solar plant with more than 33,600 panels running at full capacity

At a Tennessee solar plant, a donkey has been patrolling the area around the panels. Protecting the grazing sheep that management brought in to the site.

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Animal of Things 1d ago

Is It Legal to Own a Bobcat in New Jersey? What the Law Actually Says

Bobcats are striking, elusive wild cats that roam parts of New Jersey's forests and scrublands. It is easy to understand the curiosity — their compact power and tufted ears make them unlike any domestic cat you have ever seen. But if you are wondering whether you can bring one home as a pet, the answer under New Jersey law is a firm no. Understanding exactly why bobcat ownership is prohibited in New Jersey — and what the consequences of ignoring that prohibition look like — can save […]

https://animalofthings.com/can-you-own-a-bobcat-in-new-jersey/

Daisee (she/her)4d ago

No photo updates from Bob this week. He's hiding from the heatwave in the shrubbery. Makes it tricky to snap.
Seems to be doing quite well there!

#BobCat #CatsOfMastodon #Cats #Heatwave

Daisee (she/her)May 18

Advanced lying on the sofa, foot up flip.
#BobCat #CatsOfMastodon #MondayMoggies #TuxedoCat

Dan McCullough May 18

I don’t get many recordings of bobcats during daylight. This looks like a younger one headed in the direction of my house.

#15SecondsOfFame #Bobcat #Trailcam

sollat May 10

My parents had a new guest in the yard.

#CameraTrap #Bobcat

Murray - Paperposts May 7

awwweeee cute kitty, definitely friend shaped visitor to backyard

#kitty #catsOfMastodon #bobcat

bullstorm May 5

"Roses and Swords🌹⚔️"

Wile is about to fight but Xeno's cheer will give him all the confidence!

Pixel art animation commisison for Rider (https://bsky.app/profile/riderxen.bsky.social) , and Wile (https://bsky.app/profile/wilebobcat.bsky.social)

#furry #furryart #furryartwork #horse #bobcat #pixelart #pixelartanimation

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Daisee (she/her)May 5

Now to the untrained eye this might look like these photos were taken on the same day.
But this is in fact an entirely *different* day of lying on the blue sofa.

#BobCat #CatsOfMastodon #Cats #tuxedotuesday #Bob