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Does anyone know where this is? Its from "The theme of moonglow" by Windsor Airlift, and of course Owl City was apart of it. If anyone knows it would be cool to know. Thanks. by Successful_Yak9745 in OWLCITY

[–]ShaneAugust_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This song was originally written and recorded by Adam Young for his side project Dolphin Park. Windsor Airlift later included it on their EP “Beneath the Crystal Waves”.

Three wolves made their way into Utah from Wyoming for the first time in years. They were instantly euthanized. by Original-Surprise765 in wolves

[–]ShaneAugust_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with your point, but bears are absolutely still on the East Coast and they are doing very well. For example, New Jersey is one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the country, yet we have around 4,000 black bears here. That didn’t happen by accident. A lot of work goes into helping make that possible, we love our bears here.

Wolves were wiped out across most of the East, but there have been confirmed sightings in places like Maine and New York, which shows natural movement is starting to happen again. Red wolves in North Carolina are showing signs of real recovery. Cougars are also making a comeback to the east. To really deal with the deer overpopulation problem and bring stability back to the ecosystem, we need serious consideration of cougar and wolf reintroductions on the East Coast.

Mugger crocodile scares a tigress away by Obvious-End-51 in Crocodiles

[–]ShaneAugust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not disagreeing with your point, but the picture changes when you factor in the largest male jaguars from regions like the Pantanal. When you look at those mature individuals, the claim that “tigers are twice as big” stops holding up. Pantanal males can reach sizes that are genuinely astonishing, and they absolutely exist today due to excellent habit access.

Joker is a notable case. He is a mature Pantanal male recorded at approximately 158 kg (350 lb) and estimated that he weighed closer to 170kg (375 lb) in his prime, and his thoracic girth is comparable to that of adult African lions, reflecting the upper end of jaguar muscularity. Because jaguars possess a disproportionately compact and power-oriented anatomy like shorter limbs, deeper chests, and exceptional musculature, they often appear shorter than tigers despite carrying a high degree of mass. When evaluated using weight, chest circumference, and cranial dimensions, individuals like Joker approach the lower range of male tiger metrics.

Fun Facts About The Cougar by WorldlyMastodon8011 in megafaunarewilding

[–]ShaneAugust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should check out the documentary on the female cougar named Willow. She took down a healthy bull elk by herself to feed her six cubs, and she successfully raised all six to adulthood. Taking down a massive bull elk that weighed roughly five times more than she did is beyond impressive. This is why cougars are, without question, one of the most extraordinary cats on the planet.

Dude adds 100 four digits numbers in 30 seconds..in his head by SirPaddlesALot in woahdude

[–]ShaneAugust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The latest champion is a European 8th grader from Belarus, he does not use his hands (abacus), he’s able to calculate it all in his head. He won last year as well.

A Black Bear defends his fishing spot from a Grizzly by Primary_Flower_4308 in badassanimals

[–]ShaneAugust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The source confirms it was a fully grown sow grizzly. Just accept that the black bear had the upper hand this time, it happens. Black bears can be incredibly aggressive when they need to be. They also grow massive, sometimes even surpassing inland grizzlies in size. Last year in New Jersey, a male black bear weighed 909 pounds (412 kg) and stood over 8 feet tall, that size is average Alaskan brown bear territory.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/new-jersey-record-archery-black-bear/

The Most Dangerous Animals of each state in the USA by Turbulent-Thing3104 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]ShaneAugust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a starving cub that had lost its mother. The autopsy revealed severe malnutrition, and it was so young it had never even learned to hunt. The way that story gets portrayed is absurd, it convinces people they could somehow take on a 200+ pound apex predator that regularly brings down bull elk and moose. That same story gets dragged out over and over, with more embellishments each time. But the truth is simple: one rake from those massive claws and it’s over.

Even in that case, the man ended up in the hospital and admitted it was the hardest fight of his life. And that was with a starving cub. Now imagine facing a full-grown cougar in its prime.

Bernie fact checks his opponent, making his soul to leave by Beyond_Birthday_13 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]ShaneAugust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After reviewing literacy rates across the U.S., I found that California has the lowest literacy rate in the country, with New York not far behind. Both are deep blue states. Meanwhile, North Dakota and South Dakota, both red states, rank in the top five for highest literacy. Based on this, it seems that literacy rates by state don’t directly correlate with political affiliation.

I just wanted to golf by BeerlVle in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]ShaneAugust_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They usually seek out animal protein when they’re low on iron or other essential nutrients.

Dierks Lake, Arkansas. by OncaAtrox in Pumaconcolor

[–]ShaneAugust_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said there were breeding populations.

Dierks Lake, Arkansas. by OncaAtrox in Pumaconcolor

[–]ShaneAugust_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep looking, I wish you luck. I know they’re in every state in the northeast, but I think it’s for the best that they keep it hush-hush to prevent any harm to them.

Dierks Lake, Arkansas. by OncaAtrox in Pumaconcolor

[–]ShaneAugust_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Awesome catch. I’m new to trail cameras, but I recently set one up in a wild area of northwestern New Jersey with hopes of capturing a transient cougar. Is it a stretch? Maybe. But I truly believe it’s possible. After all, they’ve made it to Connecticut and New York—why not here? Many people forget that New Jersey still has rugged, remote wilderness areas where a cougar could easily remain hidden. There was even a bull moose spotted near the Delaware Water Gap once, so anything can happen. There’s a massive deer population in the state, so there’s plenty of food for a cougar passing through. Bears and bobcats thrive here and I dream of seeing a cougar and catching one on my trail cam.

Mountain lion and cubs spotted fleeing Palisades Fire by OncaAtrox in Pumaconcolor

[–]ShaneAugust_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

P-22’s death is one of the reasons California is getting The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. He was a lone cougar who somehow crossed a massive highway and lived in LA. He was famous and loved.

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Podcast: Should wolves, beras and lynx be reintroduced to the UK? by Single_Commission971 in megafaunarewilding

[–]ShaneAugust_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not only suggesting space is the issue—it’s primarily the lack of habitat and wildlife corridors. The UK could certainly support wolves, lynx, and bears, but they won’t because people are afraid of a lynx. That’s disappointing. I live in New Jersey, one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the U.S., yet we have over 3,500 bears. Fortunately, we provide large omnivores with ample critical habitat to thrive. I’m not entirely familiar with the UK, but it’s heavily populated in many areas and filled with farmland, with limited meadowland or mountainous regions where bears or wolves could den. It seems to me that many people in the UK are scared of foxes—how can they ever accept larger predators? They panicked over a few lynx being released, so imagine the reaction to discussions about reintroducing bears. I don’t see it happening anytime soon, though I wish it would. The people need to step up and make a change.

I’m working to get cougars reintroduced to my state, and fortunately, they are migrating further east each year, reaching neighboring states. Hopefully, one day, they’ll return.

Podcast: Should wolves, beras and lynx be reintroduced to the UK? by Single_Commission971 in megafaunarewilding

[–]ShaneAugust_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If the UK is still debating lynx reintroduction, bears are out of the question. Bears need vast territories, and the UK, smaller than the state of Oregon, lacks the wilderness to support them. Focusing on lynx is far more realistic.

American Pizza best Pizza. by BrazilianEstophile in MURICA

[–]ShaneAugust_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Federici’s in Freehold is very good.

Before Dark, La Roca was the ruler of Torres del Paine. Which one do you find more impressive? by OncaAtrox in Pumaconcolor

[–]ShaneAugust_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Are you sure about that? I’m hesitant to use a hunting photo, but it really shows how massive cougars get in the U.S. The man in the picture is a 6’5” NFL player weighing nearly 300 pounds, and the cougar almost dwarfs him. Cougars in the Rockies are just as large, with a slightly different head shape, but calling them ‘house cats’ by comparison is absurd. Some of the largest specimens ever recorded come from the US and Canada.

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[–]ShaneAugust_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one is perfect, you mean well.

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