Will bobcats attack humans?

Bobcats tend to be shy and avoid people. Rarely, a bobcat can become aggressive, and bobcats with rabies can attack humans. Bobcats with rabies tend to have erratic behavior, be lethargic and foam at the mouth. Anyone who sees a bobcat behaving strangely should contact the local animal control department. read more

Attacks. Attacks by bobcats on humans are rare. Normally if a bobcat approaches a human or seems aggressive towards you it is most likely sick or rabid. If a bobcat tries to attack you do whatever you can to defend yourself. If attacked, seek medical care promptly. read more

After realizing the animal was actually a bobcat, he set the trashcans down and prepared for an attack. Having grown up on a farm, Rippy said he knew the bobcat would attack when it didn’t run away after seeing him. “When it growled, I knew it was going to jump and bite me,” he said. The animal then jumped on him and began to scratch and bite. read more