The mountain lion, Felis concolor, or cat of one color, is also known as cougar, panther, ghost cat, catamount, and puma. The mountain lion is the largest feline carnivore of North America. Adults are tawny to chocolate-brown with black tips on their ears and their long tails. Mountain Lion track photo by Mark Wienert Mountain Lion Facts On average, […]
Bears Bear Ursus
Spring is here and humans are exiting home and hearth while Bears leave their winter dens. Accidental encounters of a scary nature happen between humans and Ursus during this time. First, a little background information on Bear Bears Ursus. And his behavior to help you understand and safely plan your next wilderness adventure. Bears Bear […]
Wing of bat, eye of newt….
Wing of bat eye of newt so the incantation may go. What is safe to eat and what is not. A good thing to know in any situation, and vital when you are trying to survive. The Oregon Coast has much to offer on both counts. Take the Rough Skinned Newt for instance. I have […]
Predators Fang
Roosevelt Elk in Oregon clear-cut In general, hunters take animals in the prime of life, while predators disproportionately take out the older, younger, or less fit individuals. As poet Robinson Jeffers has noted, it is the fang that has created the fleet foot of the antelope.” By George Wurthner Predators Fang “Beyond the general hostility […]
Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets – Oh My!
In Oregon along the coast we often have ground hornet nests near our home. I thought I would write about hornets today because our dog disturbed a ground nest of Yellow Jackets and was very confused when she came under attack. So lets talk about these fearsome flying wasps, hornets, and yellow Jackets. Oh my. […]