Andrew Quick

If it fits, I sits.

“Catcus” alert! 🌵Sitting on a throne of spines, this bobcat was observed at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona. Perhaps, it was scanning the landscape for a tasty treat? The height of the cactus provides a good lookout station. But what about the spines? Bobcats are very adept climbers. They also have very thick foot pads that protect them from the sharp spines of a Saguaro cactus. The combination of being proficient climbers with their clawed and thickly padded paws allows the bobcat to climb these cacti without any injuries.

Fun fact: Not all bobcats are named Bob. That’s it. That’s the fact.

Image: Bobcat in a sticky situation as it perches on the arm of a large cactus. NPS