A pretty interesting experience which tests how well you can differentiate between black and grizzly bears in the field.

http://fwp.mt.gov/bearid/default.htm

http://www.topix.net/content/kri/1015149083361874024605258844683481972028

The wildcats may have lost their title as the biggest cats in Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park has notified the public about an increase in reported cougar sightings on its land in Western Kentucky.

In the past nine months, the park received three unconfirmed sightings of cougars — who outweigh their smaller cousin by about 100 pounds — two of which came from Mammoth Cave rangers. Park officials have no photographic or natural evidence of the large cats, which haven’t been native to Kentucky for over 150 years.

Superintendent Patrick Reed said the park has posted safety tips. The advisory includes information about how to best avoid a dangerous encounter with a cougar, and what hikers should do if they find themselves face to face with one of the cats.