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local_dirt,
I would LOVE to see/photograph a BLACK jaguar. - Always heard reports of black cats from the Indios down there but I wasn't ever that lucky.
(I saw a "fairly dark" pelt but nothing that could be called black.)
yours, tex Tex, google it. There are pics out there. A black jaguar was what I was specifically warned about in that area. Tex, Here are a couple quick links i picked up with google. https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us&source=android-browser&q=yucatan+black+jaguar#imgrc=hfuypsMsbF2ZLM: http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2017/01/quintana-roo-holds-the-largest-jaguar-population-nationwide/http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2015/06/jaguars-make-a-comeback-in-yucatan/Sian Ka'an biosphere is where I've done a lot of diy fishing, as well as Tulum and north up the coast from there. There are days I may not see another human all day or most of the day. These are 2 of the areas they are spotted, as well as Coba, and Ek Balam, which literally translates to black jaguar in Mayan. I have a picture of me taken on top of Nohoch Mul, the highest pyramid in the Yucatan at Coba, when you could still climb it. In the background is nothing but thick jungle.for as far as you can see. Ideal territory for a jaguar.
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The cheetah, however, is most closely related to the mountain lion, both being members of the much larger category felidae, into which are included the domesticated house cat. I'm not sure the bit about the cheetah is correct. Have you ever seen one in person? I don't know about the scientific classifications, but the cheetah is almost nothing like a mountain lion, other than vaguely similar size. Bone and muscle structure is different, their habits and mannerisms are different, and the cheetah is generally taller and thinner, with much smaller feet and being less heavily built.
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The cheetah, however, is most closely related to the mountain lion, both being members of the much larger category felidae, into which are included the domesticated house cat. I'm not sure the bit about the cheetah is correct. Have you ever seen one in person? I don't know about the scientific classifications, but the cheetah is almost nothing like a mountain lion, other than vaguely similar size. Bone and muscle structure is different, their habits and mannerisms are different, and the cheetah is generally taller and thinner, with much smaller feet and being less heavily built. Yes, its closest living relative is the North American Mountain lion. It is believed, in fact, that it was at one time the same species (several million years ago), but changed form only after migrating to Africa, where it depended less on ambush and more on maximizing speed in the chase, thus losing retractability in its claws.
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in the interest of this theme, i did a little looking on youtube yesterday. of course not a jaguar in this case--but rather, a leopard. appears these guys were using some pretty heavy hitting rigs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJwZ38mYsF4
all learning is like a funnel:
however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end.
the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...
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when i saw the open window, i figured that was coming...
obviously, few folks will ever encounter a jaguar or leopard in their daily routines.
far more likely it will be a pit bull, or other vicious, dangerous animal that can potentially maul.
while the 9mm is my favorite handgun cartridge, it is all of the dangerous dogs that caused me to re-evaluate this. i settled on the .45 auto about 17 years back, for every day concealed carry. and on occasion, the .40 S&W--as i'm more inclined to trust the heavier bullets in handguns when it comes to these aggressive urban animals.
.40's drop pitbulls very well. Travis, just got off the phone, talking with shrapnel. i think he misses you being here in God's country... from your comment, i take it you may have had to use a .40 on one of those land sharks. a while back, i briefly communicated with another 'Fire member who mentioned he had good success with the .40 in this application. while there are a lot of pits here in the area where i live, i'd imagine Florida would be much worse...
all learning is like a funnel:
however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end.
the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...
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while there are a lot of pits here in the area where i live, i'd imagine Florida would be much worse...
As far as dogs, Montana was much worse. Texas was absolutely horrendous. There seems to be little/no tolerance for an unleashed dog in this area.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Those gayted communities are rough!
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I'm not talking about those. I mean everywhere.
But yeah, some of the gated communities will have you removed for farting.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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You shoot dogs in your white outfit/pink shirt, or is Sonny going Tactical these days?
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There are no dogs to shoot.
The pants are pink also.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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The Beretta Model 71 (Jaguar) immediately comes to mind, but it would not be my first choice.  Being that they are think skinned critters, I think your typical 124 grain Gold dot fired from whatever 9mm service auto you perform best with would more than likely be just fine. Truth be told though, if I had the opportunity to be in on the hunt for a big kitty on the loose, I would likely take along a special handgun like a custom 1911, or my favorite 5" Model 29. More likely than not, it is going to be settled in one shot or two, and the "Trophy shot" will be hanging on your wall for a long time, and a Glock 17/19/34 just does not have the panache that a custom Les Baer or Colt 1911 .45 or a 2.5" M19. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/kA8ZTUj.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/RLhoctV.jpg) Though it is very hard to be a 4" 29-2 ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/bOLbvtr.jpg) The hard part is deciding which one! Love the grips on that Les Baer. Old school cool, right there.
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I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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HOLY CRAP YOUR PANTS BATMAN!
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