Mountain hiking

[Bridge]

(08-24-2012 12:12 PM)spukrian Wrote:  Chronofox, if you're going hiking somewhere I suggest you contact some kind of wildlife organisation in the area. They should know what dangers exist there, how to avoid them and what to do if you encounter them. I would rather trust them than some random people on the internet.

Good idea.

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(08-24-2012 10:07 AM)Tommy Gun Wrote:  like how cats always stare at each other before fighting

Actually, direct eye contact is a sign of dominance in felines. So, if you look away you are basically submitting. I guess it depends on the type of cat whether they decide this means you are easy prey or just not a threat but basically it's not in your best interests to look away. I'm not a biologist or anything but I am fairly certain this is true because all of my cats walk away or look down after losing a stare-off.

[Chronofluff]

The trip went well. Oh yeah, I did get eaten by a bear, but it was one fat mother, so the belly was actually quite comfortable. Stomach acid? Neutralized it with some NaOH. Because that's what I do. I carry NaOH with me all the time.

[Tommy Gun]

(08-24-2012 01:40 PM)Bridge Wrote:  Actually, direct eye contact is a sign of dominance in felines. So, if you look away you are basically submitting. I guess it depends on the type of cat whether they decide this means you are easy prey or just not a threat but basically it's not in your best interests to look away. I'm not a biologist or anything but I am fairly certain this is true because all of my cats walk away or look down after losing a stare-off.

Righto mate, you've totally digressed on my point and added nothing of value but ok.

The bottom line is that by staring at it you're trying to assert your dominance to a venomous snake in his territory.This is also known as natural selection.

@Chronofox
Good to hear, but the joke was a bit basic.

[Chronofluff]

(08-27-2012 07:32 AM)Tommy Gun Wrote:  @Chronofox
Good to hear, but the joke was a bit basic.

I'd give your joke a 14 / 14.