23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Standing at Attention
A bobcat stands still among the grass of Marshall Beach Trailhead, California. These patient cats are ambush predators and can stalk their prey for miles before pouncing; once it spots its prey (typically small rodents) it can be relentless in its pursuit. Photographed in 2024.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | California, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R1 |
| Copyright: | © Nathan Myhrvold |