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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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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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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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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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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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Criteria/heuristics to buy waterproof trail sneakers?
Mostly I am looking for trail type shoes that I want to be reasonably waterproof. My actual usage is lots of walking in the city, some running. Lots of rain. And using them, rather than boots, for ...
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Foraging - propagating and replanting wild plants in situ to increase harvesting opportunities
Not sure if this is really a Great Outdoors question, but couldn't find a better Stack site for it, so apologies in advance if it's off topic...
There's a public park near where I live which until ...
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Are there established methods to describe moves on an indoor, top rope route?
Are there any (standard) ways to describe a sequence of moves on an indoor, top rope route? The simplest one would be to number all holds and list a sequence of moves, e.g.
LF1 (left foot on hold #1)
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Looking for a route in Queyras/Vanoise (France)
Bonjour chers lecteurs!
Me and and friend want to hike in Queyras or Vanoise. We are aware of the fact that most huts are closed and are very well equipped to bivouac. We are experienced hikers but we ...
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Does a Berghaus Air Tent Porch work with a QUECHUA Air Seconds 4.1?
I wish to both prevent rain running into the tent from the sloping door when it is opened and provide a dry area (without ground sheet for a chair that my disabled wife can use to remove shoes. It ...
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Roots Oxtongue tent fly pole missing
I have a Roots Outdoor Oxtongue 6 person tent (model # 076-6017-7) and somehow have lost the short fibreglass fly pole. This tent is discontinued and the customer service support doesn't carry ...
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Can I take ASA certifications online?
I am wondering if for the basic ASA (American Sailing Association) certifications 101 102 103 and 104 I can study by myself and take the certification tests online. The official website is not very ...
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Waterproofing the canvas what can I use?
What can I use to water proof the canvas on my antigen camper ? It is not leaking but I don’t want it to start
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