Path: csiph.com!fu-berlin.de!uni-berlin.de!individual.net!not-for-mail From: rbowman Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: OT - TV Date: 3 Oct 2026 19:28:05 GMT Lines: 66 Message-ID: References: <118cshs$2v7m0$1@dont-email.me> <118s7it$bikd$1@dont-email.me> <118t6mg$k4sv$1@dont-email.me> <118t8fd$kiul$1@dont-email.me> <1198ebu$fpmu$1@dont-email.me> <119c0l5.p88.1@ID-201911.user.individual.net> <119dul2$2e6v5$1@dont-email.me> <0j5somxj0v.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> <119funo$34fsg$1@dont-email.me> <119j0j8$81k4$1@dont-email.me> <119ku19$tkmi$1@dont-email.me> <119nklm$1s72k$1@dont-email.me> <119o7me$21k2o$17@dont-email.me> <119o8tv$23oep$1@dont-email.me> <119p2c9$2crcd$13@dont-email.me> <119qd5j$2qdqt$11@dont-email.me> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Trace: individual.net Bx5igbzbZmNF6CTcShzqIwfdjmDt9dQqc7jsChDENdVg+eMtq1 Cancel-Lock: sha1:0ST+zzorRuzRtXPW5ETm/LFjX4g= sha256:vpN2l9WHePZjiL0df/gOpaAKvtQWeZcqoouoPu39DoA= User-Agent: Pan/0.165 (Kostiantynivka) Xref: csiph.com comp.os.linux.misc:92772 On Sat, 3 Oct 2026 09:08:18 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote: > On 03/10/2026 02:09, rbowman wrote: >> On Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:58:01 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote: >> >>> On 02/10/2026 20:21, rbowman wrote: >>>> Even the mountain lions managed to bag a 5 year old in '89. A Grizzly >>>> got one this spring but the last time they scored was '98. >>> >>> Most people seem to think mountain lions are just big pussy cats and >>> they certainly don't seem ferocious like other big cats are. >> >> I had one occurrence where I was sitting on a log admiring the view and >> I had a feeling something was watching me. I turned around and the cat >> was about 100' away. I was armed with trekking poles and a Kabar knife >> I was using to brush out the trail. I yelled and waved the poles but >> the cat wasn't impressed but he wasn't aggressive either. He finally >> went over to a little stand of trees and did a good impression of an >> annoyed house cat, >> crouched down with a twitching tail. >> >> I've met others but not as close. We ware aware of each other but no >> aggressive behavior by the cat. To anthropomorphize, the cat recognized >> another apex predator, tipped his hat, and went on his way. >> >> The problem is when people fit the profile of fleeing game, for example >> the 5 year old, joggers, or bicyclists. >> >> I did encounter a bobcat that I thought was measuring me up for a meal >> but not the big cats. >> >> > That is consistent with most other reliable accounts I have read. Fish & Wildlife has a delicate balancing act. When the lion population increases more people notice them and start complaining. Then the season is opened or made longer until enough are culled. They're hunted with hounds and there aren't that many lion hunters so there is some control. The problem is the lions keep the elks in check. Too few lions means too many elk. That makes the elk hunters happy but then the ranchers get upset with the elk eating the hay meant for cattle. Fences don't work very well. I've seen evidence that an elk walked through an electric fence and dragged the wire with him to get to some fresh alfalfa. I always forget which way it goes so https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk Moose are another kettle of fish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose People think it's strange when I say I worry more about moose than bears, wolves, and lions but to quote wiki "Moose are not typically aggressive towards humans, but will be aggressive when provoked or frightened. Moose attack more people than bears and wolves combined, but usually with only minor consequences. Moose injure more people than any other wild mammal; worldwide, only hippopotamuses injure more." Bull moose have been known to charge oncoming trains.