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Is there a consensus on why man-eating big cats persist in hunting humans as prey, and if so, what is the consensus and the evidence that backs it up?
I am reading "The Lions of Tsavo" by Bruce Patterson (Echo Point Books and Media, 2004). (No relation of the Col. Patterson who killed the man-eating lions of Tsavo in 1898, and who was ...
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What European mushroom is this?
I found a mushroom in my local forest in Transylvania, I picked it, and I brought it home. I excluded the most dangerous species and then I ate it, even though I don't know what it was exactly. A week ...
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What are the best ways to plan a trekking tour in the Himalayas for beginners? [closed]
I’m planning to offer trekking tours in the Himalayas and would like to ensure that my upcoming tours are well-planned, especially for beginners. As someone who wants to introduce new trekkers to the ...
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Grackle folding leaves
Becoming quite fond of the Grackles. They are obviously intelligent, brave and cheeky. Was watching one today sitting on branch not far from window. In it's beak a quite large leaf from different tree....
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Multiday hike in UK with children
I very much enjoy mountain hut treks, and since I've had children I've enjoyed doing them as a family. Over the past few years we've done this only in Austria, especially in the Rax region. I'm ...
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Please help identify this animal faeces found in Corse (France)
The faeces were found in Corse, near Elbalonga, at about 200 m above sea level.
The size is a bit less than 10 cm (maybe 7/8 cm).
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How does bushwhacking work?
I wanted to get into completely off route hiking. Basically just look at a mountain and go in its general direction, which I believe is basically what bushwhacking is. What kind of gear do I need for ...
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How to determine what bait fish are in your body of water?
Many of the YouTube videos that I watch discuss matching your lure to the bait fish in your local body of water (blue gill, Shad, minnows, etc). My question is how do you know what is in your water? ...
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Make winter tent wood stove fire last all night?
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I have a 9-ft x 12-ft Trek canvas wall tent. I’ve built a wood base/deck & frame around the tent with a steel roof. And I’ve installed a wood stove with the pipe exiting through the ...
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How to determine how much weight a trotline needs?
I've been looking into setting up a trotline this season, and I'm wondering how much weight I need to anchor it.
The line I have put together is about a hundred meters long heavier than water main ...
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Best overlanding navigation app that remains fully functional with no Internet connectivity?
I've tried Gaia GPS. While it allows you to download maps and (partially) use them without Internet connectivity, Search does not function at all. Imagine you're in the middle of nowhere and you're ...
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How do cooler box manufacturers calculate product capacity?
My freezer is playing up so I am in the market for a cooler box (or several) to store its contents while I try to repair it. I have discovered that there is a huge variance between the volumes quoted ...
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Which kick is most optimal to go as far as possible underwater while holding my breath with bi-fins?
Assume I want to go as far as possible underwater while holding my breath with bi-fins. Which kick is most optimal, assuming proper technique? Dolphin, flutter or something else?
I'm aware of {1} but ...
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What is known about how the National Park Service plans to cope with projected large cuts in Park personnel? Or is the planning just beginning?
My husband and I backpacked extensively in the back-country of several western National Parks and wilderness areas for nearly 50 years, particularly Yosemite, King's Canyon and Rocky. That era of my ...
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In what temperatures do you find using down bag with 300 g fill good enough? What about 200g down fill?
I find that temperature ratings for sleeping bags are often unreliable based on my experience. I do not trust manufacturers’ claims. It probably depends on the quality of the product and they are not ...
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