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Sarasota News Leader February 15, 2013 or four young is more common. The male, or ���tom,��� does not stick around once the kits are born. This is just as well as male bobcats are very aggressive and territorial and therefore more likely to kill their offspring than to play ���Catch the Bunny��� with them. Page 85 to state and federal conservation authorities. On Siesta Key (where hunting them is not permitted), the bobcat���s principal predator is the Jaguar and other species of automobiles. Our bobcats are magnificent suburban carnivores, and sighting them, when they allow Bobcats are not picky eaters. Their food themselves to be seen, and in their adorable sources are habitat dependent and they are kittenhood, is a great thrill. Just ask Dlorah! opportunistic feeders. Happily, Siesta Key Otus bobcats will eat iguanas, which eat owl eggs! Other local dietetic choices include flea-infested tree rats (i.e., gray squirrels), birds, rodents (yummy!) and insects (also yummy!). Insects ABOUT OTUS are a source of high protein and play a very Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-Owl, was born on Siesimportant nutritional role in the meals of bob- ta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a cats, raccoons and other mammals. keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of The bobcat���s lifespan in the wild averages 10 to 12 years. Because they rank near the top of the food chain they are of ���Least Concern��� nature���s secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otus. So please send your questions and photos to askotus@sarasotanewsleader.com. Thank you. SARASOTA���S HAIR COLOR SPECIALIST John-Norman Tuck (941) 928-1203 John-Norman Tuck is Sarasota and Bradenton���s premier hairstylist and hair color artist. Getting his customer���s hair to look and feel it���s best is his passion. John-Norman started fulfilling his customers��� hair dreams in his Pasadena, CA salon and now has brought his talents to Sarasota. Full Service Salon 3 6 9 S t . A r m a n d s C i r c l e ��� S a r a s o t a ��� J o h n - N o r m a n Tu c k . c o m QUICK TIP Share stories by clicking the icon in the menubar and choosing to share via e-mail, post to Facebook or Twitter, or many other sharing options.