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June 30th, 2014 at 3:37:49 PM permalink

Face

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So there's wild hippos in South America now?

I find it interesting the effect of man on animal habitat. Snakehead in the east, pythons in Florida, now hippos in SA. Weird for now, but will probably be "normal" in a lifetime. Even the largemouth bass is a non-native placement into the north, and it's as accepted as anything. From what I've seen, the fight against invasive species is largely folly, as long as far travel is available.

Quagga mussels, Asian carp, gobies, sea lamprey, emerald borers, the list grows by the month sometimes. Maybe just let it go and see what happens. Give me a home where the buffalo roam, and the dik-dik and white rhino play.

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June 30th, 2014 at 3:56:30 PM permalink

rxwine

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We got python's to eat your dog or cat (or you). We have snails that will eat your home.

Quote:

Florida officials trying to eradicate the Giant African Land Snail, one of the world's most destructive invasive species, plan to deploy a new weapon in the battle - Labrador retrievers.

State agriculture authorities say they hope the dogs will add to their success in fighting an infestation of the slimy snails, which were first spotted by a homeowner nearly two years ago and quickly swept through the Miami area.

On Wednesday, officials said that since the start of an aggressive extermination campaign they have collected 128,000 of the snails, which can grow as big as rats and devour plants as well as stucco and plaster in a hunt for calcium they need to grow their big shells. In large numbers, the snails can cause extensive structural damage to buildings.

"We see a lot of strange things in Florida and this one makes the top of the list," said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. "It is a very serious pest."

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/29/us-usa-florida-snails-idUSBRE97S1BD20130829

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June 30th, 2014 at 3:59:05 PM permalink
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545	Quote: Face Quagga mussels, Asian carp, gobies, sea lamprey, emerald borers, the list grows by the month sometimes. Horses in the Americas, camels in Egypt, tea in India, mulberry trees and silkworms in Europe... Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER

June 30th, 2014 at 8:29:34 PM permalink
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569	Quote: Face So there's wild hippos in South America now? I wouldn't say that. Pablo escobar brought 3 or 4 and since he was gunned town 20 years ago, there are now about 40-50. They were eating small dogs and muscling the cows around, so one was killed. But convservation groups son't want to see anymore shot. They are not free ranging, but they are not in pens either.

June 30th, 2014 at 8:37:16 PM permalink
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 189 Posts: 18764	I think I linked this before. Something this big runs around in the woods You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really?

June 30th, 2014 at 8:43:24 PM permalink
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569	Quote: rxwine I think I linked this before. Something this big runs around in the woods That's as big as a decent size bear.

June 30th, 2014 at 8:48:28 PM permalink
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 189 Posts: 18764	Yeah, I guess my point is, a bear is suppose to be that big. To me, it's like seeing a bear as big as a SUV. You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really?

June 30th, 2014 at 8:51:57 PM permalink
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569	I feel as if I run into a 1000 pound bear, you will probably survive if you don't run. We are not bear food, and if it isn't threatened it should leave you alone. With that thing, I wouldn't know what to do. It would scare me senseless.

June 30th, 2014 at 9:23:29 PM permalink

Face

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Quote: Pacomartin
That's as big as a decent size bear.

As big as? Hell no, at least not around here. A HUGE black is about 500lbs. Most are 2-300. A grizzly, sure. Those will reach 1,100 and tear that piggy up. A black wouldn't touch it.

Size being equal I'd take a black over a boar everyday. If I saw that thing, is be cursing my .40cal cuz I don't think 10rds would be enough.

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July 1st, 2014 at 12:04:37 AM permalink
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25011	WTF was a kid that young doing carrying a 50cal pistol. Talk about a wrist breaker. 700 pounds of sausage. I love sausage.. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.

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