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Answer	—	A: What is this lizard-like thing? The OP supposed the species to be brown anole, which I followed up with a visit to Wikipedia and found a very similar image, with the caption Florida female image from Wikipedia The article also identifies their diet. (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Do animal trails have switchbacks? Update: I have found some photos of sheep tracks which clearly show that they do not travel directly up a hill. The first first one of switchbacks comes from this website by Chris Collison, where it is claimed the sheep eroded the path over many generations, in other words, it is not man-made. The se... (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How likely are you to be injured by falling shot from a game shoot? Pheasant shooters will almost certainly be using shotguns, not rifles. A shotgun cartridge contains many small pellets, and they lose their velocity much more rapidly than bullets do. In fact, their range is comparatively short. The typical shot size used for pheasant shooting is #4 to #6, as reveal... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to look for in wellington boots I have had several pairs of wellies, but none ever split, not even in freezing weather – only the soles wore out, or I punctured one. However I did have a pair a sandals that mysteriously disintegrated on the way home from a (chlorinated) swimming pool. The fact that multiple pairs of differ... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is sleeping on the ground in cold weather better than on an air mattress? There is an old adage One blanket underneath is worth two on top. but I can find little support for this idea except a mention on mumsnet. The reasoning is, that the floor or the ground underneath is solid, and has a much higher thermal capacity than the air above, and so will draw a lot of he... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I protect myself in case of a human attack like the murders of the hikers Jespersen and Ueland in Morocco? More about weapons. I already commented If you think you need weapons to protect yourself, and you don't already habitually carry such weapons and are accustomed to using them, then the choice of location is wrong. The answer from @Machavity also pointed out that sprays and tazers will be ineff... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can cornbread be fed to ducks? Cornbread may contain wheat flour as well as corn meal. Both are processed cereals and so should not be given to wild creatures. In addition cornbread probably contains some of these ingredients: Butter Sugar Honey Molasses Salt Baking powder Preservatives Colouring Egg OMG!!! Tempting as it mig... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I store milk for long periods of time? Condensed milk tastes better with coffee than with tea. Powdered milk, although it keeps once opened, isn't as easy to use as it should be. It goes lumpy very easily when you put it in a hot drink. One way to help is to let the drink cool a little, or add a little cold water (as milk might be) and s... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: What do I call this hat(?) with sun protection on the sides? One name for it is a Legionnaires Cap or hat. (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: What species of spider lays their eggs in the flesh of the person they bite? I understand that to be a Myth: Spiders can lay their eggs under human skin in wounds created by their bites. It always happens to "a friend" not to the person relating the story. However, there are several bugs that do: 11 Bugs That Will Lay Their Eggs Inside You. The maggot from the botfly in th... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Fact or Fiction: "If you want to keep your feet warm, wear a hat." (and the various explanations for it) A rough measurement shows that the surface area of one arm is about 1.7 times that of my head. So the rate of heat loss from my head will be around 1/3 that from both arms - quite significant. But when it is cold: My arms will be covered with good insulating material. There will be a big wind chill... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Transition to "Starvation Mode" in Survival Situations I think that list is talking about immediate priorities, that is, what you must focus on first to stay alive in a survival situation, not whether food is necessary. From Backcountry Chronicles, the article Wilderness Survival Rules of 3 – Air, Shelter, Water and Food lists four of the rules l... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to carry a propane gas cylinder in minivan? There may be restrictions in tunnels or ferries. For example BC Ferries states Remember, all dangerous goods must be declared at the terminal ticket booth or to a vessel officer. Failure to declare dangerous goods is an offence under Canadian law. There follows a list. Dangerous Goods Commo... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: Does bottle color affect mold growth? Mould does not need light to grow, and the proposed green colour will prevent you seeing mould growth, and being darker inside, will encourage mould growth. What is important for mould growth is damp conditions. The solutions to the mould problem are Sterilize the bottle regularly. Drain the bott... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I make and test a radar-reflecting hat? Here is a suggestion, though somewhat wacky is perhaps more realistic than the "hat" idea. The page Sailing Safety Secrets - Are You 'Radar Visible' to Ships at Sea? says that the reflector should be as high as possible. For a boat with no masts, that can only be done by towing a kite, or a helium b... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can you shoot and eat animals such as deer and stuff on England or is that specified as poaching? The gun laws in UK are extremely tight. A firearm at your house must be licensed and kept in a locked cabinet. Even being in possession of a firearm in a public place in the UK without a lawful reason is an offence, never mind what you indend to shoot. This site: Carrying your firearm in a public pl... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this purple box symbol on an Ordance Survey map? The mauve symbol is new, and represents "Natural Resources Wales". This appears to be Open Access Land. It indicates the type of land bounded by a mauve outline (a fragment can be seen in your image). It can be found on this Ordnance Survey symbols PDF. (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What would the advantage of a piercable butane canister be? In UK I have only ever used the simple type. The female part of the screw thread is on the shroud which clamps around the gas cartridge, and the appliance screws into that, instead of the canister. So there is only one screw thread to manufacture for the re-usable shroud, instead of every cartridge. ... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the use case for non-breathable waterproof pants? The non-breathable cheaper wet-weather protection is useful for when you must sometimes go outdoors in heavy rain to do essential jobs, but not for very long. Long enough that you would otherwise get soaked, but not long enough for the lack of ventilation to be a problem. (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Who to contact for a bird with broken wing in Portugal, Algarve? The British organisation RSPB is partnering: SPEA-BirdLife Portugal, Avenida da Liberdade, No 105 - 2oEsq, 1250-140 Lisboa, Portugal Telephone: (+351) 21 322 04 03. As shown here. Although sadly it is now too late for action. (more)	—	about 5 years ago