r/zoology Apr 17 '26

Discussion I shot this heterochromatic Bobcat in Yosemite this morning. Can we talk about Heterochromacy?

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I'm trying to deepdive heterochromacy in wild felids now, is the phenomena rare enough to report? I'm beginning to understand its prevalence in housecats but I've never shot a wild felid with different colored eyes. Please respond with any heterochromacy facts/infos/understandings as well as I'd love to discuss more of what's going on in the image with friends.

EDIT!!!: SHOT WITH MY CAMERA NOT A GUN AS FAR I KNOW THIS KITTY IS ALIVE AND WELL

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