Living with Bobcats in Tucson
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1.
Based on the following study area boundaries:
"South of El Camino del Cerro, east of the Tucson Mountain Park or Saguaro National Park boundary, west of Silverbell Road, north of 36th Street"
Where do you live?
(Required.)
Inside the study area
Outside the study area but west of I-10
Central Tucson
On the north or east side of Tucson
I don’t live in Tucson but wanted to take the survey
2.
I live in Zip Code:
3.
Do you think bobcats are common in urban and suburban Tucson?
Yes
No
4.
Have you seen bobcats in your neighborhood?
Yes
No
5.
If yes, How often over the past year?
1-5 times
6-10 times,
more than 10 times
6.
Have you ever seen a female with kittens in your neighborhood?
Yes
No
7.
If yes, how many different litters of kittens have you seen over the past 5 years?
1
2
3
4
5 or more
8.
If you have seen a bobcat, was it on your property?
Yes
No
9.
If no, approximately how far from your house was it?
Next door
Across the street
A block away
Five or Six blocks away
10.
Seeing a bobcat in my neighborhood is (or would be) (Choose one answer that best describes how you feel).
Positive
Negative
Neutral
11.
Seeing a bobcat in my neighborhood is (or would be): (Choose one answer best describes how you feel)
Something I hope happens very soon
Something I hope never happens
Something that really does not matter to me
12.
Which statement(s) best describe how you feel about living with urban wildlife: (Okay to choose more than one)
I purchased a home in this area because there are opportunities to see native wildlife
I don’t care if I see wildlife from my home
I would rather not see anything but birds from my home
I like to see all types of wildlife from my home
Other
13.
If other, please explain
14.
I believe bobcats living in urban areas are a public safety hazard.
Yes
No
I don’t know
15.
If yes, why? Check all that you think apply:
Can injure people, especially children
Kill pets and domestic livestock
Carry diseases like rabies
Prey on other urban wildlife that I like
Other
16.
If other, please explain
17.
Have you or someone you know directly had a negative interaction with an urban bobcat in Tucson?
Yes
No
18.
If yes, what was the nature of the incident? (Please explain)
19.
What would be your fear factor of having bobcats in your immediate neighborhood?
A Strong fear
Some fear
Neutral
A little concern
No concerns
20.
How knowledgeable are you about bobcat life history and current status in Tucson?
No knowledge
Some knowledge
Very knowledgeable
21.
Where do you get most of your information on local wildlife? Check all that apply
Desert Museum
Arizona Game and Fish Department
University of Arizona
Tucson Audubon
Online
Television
Reid Park Zoo
Other
22.
Do you use a rodenticide (poison) to control mice, rats, or packrats at your home or property?
Yes
No
23.
If yes, do you use it
Outside
Inside
Both outside and inside
24.
I would be willing to make changes in my personal behavior in order to support urban wildlife in my neighborhood
Yes
No
25.
If Yes, things I would be willing to do: (Mark as many as apply)
Keep pets leashed or in a shelter safe from urban wildlife
Be an advocate to neighbors for wildlife
Avoid using rodenticides inside or outside on my property
Donate funds to conserve urban wildlife
26.
If you had the opportunity to contribute to a local organization dedicated to research, projects and public outreach efforts aimed at conserving bobcats in the Tucson area, what might that annual contribution be?
$0
$10
$20
$50
$100
More than $100
27.
Do you support governmental agencies spending taxpayer dollars to support projects to conserve and protect urban bobcat habitat around the edges of Tucson’s developed core?
Yes
No
28.
How old are you?
Under 20
20 to 40
41 to 60
61-80
Over 80
29.
Are you:
Male
Female
Other
Rather not say
30.
How many years of formal education do you have? (Circle highest number of years)
8
12
16
More than 16
31.
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