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Originally posted by RebelPanda
I know Kentucky has released wolves, a extremely large number of eastern diamond back rattle shakes, elk, and some bear I think. I've seen only one wild cat and that was on the property my father owns. Seen deer and turkey there to so I know there is food for a cougar. But I'm the person who doesn't believe it until I see it or a dead body turns up. I'd like to see one and if I do see one I'm shooting it lol. I'll post pictures if I do lol. Panda rule number 1 never go into the woods without a rifle and plenty of ammunition. Panda rule number 2 fresh bamboo is best
i wonder if they closed the caves after the Hantavirus and Ebola scares during the Olympics... I used to love Carter Caves -- you should go there!!
Originally posted by PurpleChiten
oh, and another species we have a LOT of here that haven't been mentioned... BATS!
Lots of caves in the area, pretty close to Carter Caves, and we are very plentiful in bats. Very interesting creatures.
There were actually closings this summer at Carter Caves due to bat illness.
I love visiting that place. Nice and cool in the summer time and so much geological and sociological history involved. It was once a dance hall that featured "natural air conditioning" back before A/C was so available. There are Native American artifacts, plenty of geological interests, just an awesome place to spend some time.
Then we go a few miles in the opposite direction and visit Natural Bridge, the Red River Gorge, Mammoth Caves. Always something to do in the Wilderness of Kentucky
And those less inclined toward the "outdoors" aren't far from Lexington, Ashland, Huntington/Charleston or Cincinatti or Nashville. Who would want to live anywhere else?
Originally posted by KhufuKeplerTriangle
i wonder if they closed the caves after the Hantavirus and Ebola scares during the Olympics... I used to love Carter Caves -- you should go there!!
Originally posted by PurpleChiten
oh, and another species we have a LOT of here that haven't been mentioned... BATS!
Lots of caves in the area, pretty close to Carter Caves, and we are very plentiful in bats. Very interesting creatures.
There were actually closings this summer at Carter Caves due to bat illness.
I love visiting that place. Nice and cool in the summer time and so much geological and sociological history involved. It was once a dance hall that featured "natural air conditioning" back before A/C was so available. There are Native American artifacts, plenty of geological interests, just an awesome place to spend some time.
Then we go a few miles in the opposite direction and visit Natural Bridge, the Red River Gorge, Mammoth Caves. Always something to do in the Wilderness of Kentucky
And those less inclined toward the "outdoors" aren't far from Lexington, Ashland, Huntington/Charleston or Cincinatti or Nashville. Who would want to live anywhere else?
Ebola broke out in Uganda and we had Hantavirus in USA too, few weeks back!
The reason BatCaves come up when we have hemorrhagic flus is that bats often carry those viruses. Weird that a parasitic mammal carries a blood virus like that.
But you've heard of Kitum cave? The alleged "source" of Ebola? Well, there was a new filovirus discovered allegedly in a European cave this summer. Kind of like Kitum Cave North. UNless it was a complete lie~!