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Did These Monkeys Turn Wolves into Guard Animals?
How did one group of gelada baboons in Ethiopia manage to live peacefully with African wolves, a predator not unlike the wild dogs that usually prey on the monkeys? That is a question that many scientists have asked, and a new study in the Journal of Mammalogy has shed more light on a strange behavior that researchers have been observing for years.
"You can have a wolf and a gelada within a metre or two of each other and virtually ignoring each other for up to 2 hours at a time," co-author Vivek Venkataraman told...
Concealed Carry Myths: 9x19mm is Useless Eurotrash
I have irrefutable proof that the 9x19mm cartridge is, in fact, ineffective Eurotrash.
Here goes. In the movie 22 Jump Street, in one of the final scenes, a goon using a Sig Sauer P229 in 9x19mm shoots Channing Tatum in the arm. Jonah Hill dove in front of the bullet to save his friend because he knew the 9x19mm projectile was completely harmless, but he leapt prematurely and failed to catch that tiny and insignificant pill in his insulated bod. I hate the word “pill” but it seems appropriate here, doesn’t it? Anyway, Channing the Wonder Boy soldiers on to hang from a flying...
Video: Cat Goes Fishing for Lunch
Cat videos are endlessly entertaining, and researchers have even shown that watching cat videos online can improve your health.
This video features at cat that seems to have mastered the art of fishing. By standing on the riverbank and snatching fish when they come into reach, this cat is able to feed itself and its feline friends.
And remember---by watching this video you might be doing more than just entertaining yourself for a few minutes.
https://youtu.be/gWFygitDD14...
Video: Raccoon Breaks into Beer Warehouse, Gets Stumbling Drunk
Raccoons have a reputation for thievery, but this one appears to be an alcoholic as well. Warehouse workers took this video after one of the critters broke in and started chugging beer like there was no tomorrow. After spilling a moderate amount on the floor, it gave employees a show by stumbling all over the place.
At an average weight of about 20 pounds you'd expect raccoons to be lightweights, but this one actually handles itself pretty well considering all the alcohol on the floor. It even awkwardly escapes---to the laughter of the employees recording the whole...
7 Common Bow Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Many people think that just because bows aren't firearms, they can be handled carelessly. Just like guns, however, they can also fail or be misused. Odds are that most people who have used a bow regularly have been slapped by their own bowstring at least once, but there are much worse things that can happen. This list covers seven common---and potentially lethal---mistakes that can be easily avoided.
1. Don't torque your bow
Snap! What just happened? Novice archers often blame this accident on a bow failure or malfunctioning parts, but in reality it just boils down to poor shooting form....
Last-minute Father’s Day Gifts That Won’t Disappoint
Trying to figure out the perfect Father’s Day gift can be difficult. For dads who love the outdoors, Cabela’s is the place to shop. From knives to ammo to waders, their choices for great Father’s Day gifts are endless.
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For the father who loves to fish, Cabela’s offers everything the fisherman needs. From gadgets for the boat to fishing rods like the Read more »
Video: Could You Handle a 4 Gauge Shotgun?
What do you possibly hunt with a 4 gauge shotgun? Traditionally these black powder guns have a been used for wild fowl. Realistically, though, just about anything that gets hit with a shot from one of these massive guns will probably be shredded.
So what does the recoil feel like? You can get a glimpse of what the recoil looks like below.
https://youtu.be/MIIYsEURz8o
Youch! Keep that up and your shoulder will be bruised in no time. Yet despite how intimidating these scatter guns look, a black powder firearm actually does not have as much recoil as one might expect. Many...
The BAREBOW! Chronicles: A Victim of His Own Habits
For a couple of years, Dwight Schuh (of Bowhunter Magazine) and I had been kicking around the idea of possibly doing a hunt together for mountain caribou in the Northwest Territories. It finally all came together for the first hunt of the 2005 season with outfitter Eric Mikkelson, in his gorgeous section of the wild and remote Mackenzie Mountains. It was the first time Dwight and I had shared a camp, and the experience turned what had been a casual acquaintanceship into a solid, lasting friendship. Hunting has a way of doing that for people.
Dwight is one of the humblest, most...
America’s Oldest Bald Eagles Dies, Sets New Record
The oldest wild bald eagle in America has died, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The agency reported that the 38-year-old male eagle---designated 03142 by researchers---was found dead alongside a road in Monroe County earlier this month. The cause of death is suspected to be a motor vehicle.
"When we banded 03142 on August 5, 1977 and had no idea how very special and significant this young bald eagle would become to our nascent bald eagle restoration program," said retired DEC biologist Peter...
Video: Pink Rattlesnake Found at Utah Construction Site
Utah construction workers spotted a pink rattlesnake on Monday and immediately contacted Utah's Reptile Rescue Service to deal with the colorful predator.
Jim Dix, director of Reptile Rescue, arrived and discovered that the animal had been spray painted pink. Dix believes that it was "likely a construction worker who used ground-marking equipment to paint the 3-4 foot venomous snake."
Painting a snake is obviously very dangerous and illegal. Under Read more »
Bears in New Jersey Steal Hot Sauce, Drink Beer, Crash Yard Sale
Bear encounters seem to be on the rise in New Jersey after three separate incidents that have officials scratching their heads. The first two occurred recently in Kinnelon, where homeowners say that bears have raided patio fridges in order to steal their contents, like beer and even hot sauce. The third took place over the weekend in Plainfield when a bear wandered into a yard sale.
"We’ve gotten used to it but we respect them as they respect [us], you know they come in and they’re looking for food and then they go away,” homeowner Joann Tirico told Read more »
Video: 400 Pounds of Tannerite vs RV
Is this the largest reactive target ever? According to SEG Suppressors, the destruction of this---still mostly functional---RV just might be the biggest Tannerite explosion on the internet. In fact, they expected the explosion to be so big, SEG actually contacted local law enforcement beforehand to warn them about the possible noise.
"We thought putting it inside a RV would be a much greater show of how massive the tannerite blast really is instead of just exploding it by itself," SEG wrote on YouTube. "The results...
Kalashnikov Unveils Futuristic New Pistol for Russian Army
Kalashnikov Concern, the Russian firearms manufacturer that produces the popular AK series of automatic rifles, announced a new 9x19mm service pistol for the Russian military at at a technical forum held in Kubinka, just outside of Moscow, on Wednesday.
According to a press release from the company, the "PL-14" pistol, or "Lebedev pistol" as it is named after its designer, was developed by a team composed of Russian special forces and IPSC competitive shooters. Some of the most distinguishing...
Video: Tranquilized Bear Falling Out of Tree Caught by Wildlife Officials
There's not a lot of background on this video posted by KXLY News right now, but here's what we know.
The bear in the video was tranquilized by Washington State Fish and Wildlife officials after it was found in a residential area. Luckily for the bear, officials were prepared for the falling bear and they set up a tarp to help ease the animal's fall.
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Here's our video of the bear being tranquilized and captured by Fish and Wildlife officials.
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Video: These Russian Ice Anglers’ Version of the Biathlon is Nuts
Russians have a fairly unique sense of humor, and the proliferation of cheap portable cameras has finally allowed their antics to be shared with the world. In this case some ice fishermen got tired of fishing and decided to create their own version of the biathlon with shotguns and what appear to be bottles for targets.
Traditionally, the biathlon is a cross-country ski race in which contestants periodically stop to fire .22 rifles at targets 50 meters away. These Russians forsook their skis for boots and...
6 Animal Releases Gone Horribly Wrong
Capturing and relocating animals is an effective way to manage wildlife, but sometimes even experts are surprised by how animals react to releases. Most of the time, they're more than happy to escape from a cramped, smelly metal cage. However, the animals don't always walk away peacefully.
Here are six animal releases that didn't go according to plan.
1. Grizzly release gone wrong
This 1987 incident in the Bob Marshall Wilderness is arguably the most famous bear release gone wrong. Montana game warden Lou Kis was in the process of releasing an adult grizzly when it came back around...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek End to Ban on Hunting with Semiautomatic Rifles
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills that would lift the state's longstanding ban on semiautomatic rifles for hunting.
According to Representative Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny), who introduced HB 366, Pennsylvania is just one of two states that have a total ban on semiautomatic rifles for hunting, whereas even states historically tough on guns like California and New York eased their restrictions long ago. Saccone also introduced similar legislation in 2014 but was unable to win majority support.
“Even in very liberal states like Hawaii, New York and Illinois, citizens...
Is This the Biggest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught on Video?
Is this the biggest largemouth bass ever caught on film from strike to net?
The uploader of the video claims that the bass in the video weighed a whopping 19.3 pounds. Depending on which state this was filmed in, 19.3 pounds could be a record all by itself.
As far as we can tell this is actually the biggest largemouth bass caught on camera from strike to net. It's still pretty far away from world record of 22.4 pounds, but it's impressive nonetheless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSu2Y4L_aQ4...
Video: This Osprey Tried to Outfly a Bald Eagle and Failed Horribly
What happens when a osprey tries to sneakily grab some fish in eagle territory? The eagle gets a free meal.
This bold osprey risked life and limb to grab some chow from Washington's Lake Merwin, but just when it looked like it was about to make an exit, an eagle comes up and demonstrates why it is the top bird in North America.
What's most impressive is how quickly and effortlessly the eagle overtook the smaller bird. We also like how it even did some fancy acrobatics at the end to celebrate its dominance. A little bit unfair? Certainly, but such is...
Indiana Confirms First Black Bear Sighting in 144 Years
After nearly a century and a half, a black bear has finally arrived in Indiana. Despite bordering states with sizable black bear populations, state wildlife officials say that the last official bear sighting in Indiana took place back in 1871---until a young bear was seen last week.
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that a wild male black bear was sighted near South Bend in St. Joseph County, and it is...