Well,,,, I have no calves. No hogs outside. That leaves my Grandchildren.
This is Not a GOOD THING.
Lions, and tigers, and bears: Oh my! Well, maybe not tigers. But lions and bears? Probably. According to DNR wildlife biologists, the reports of black bears, bobcats, wolves and even mountain lions, have increased dramatically during the past several years. Although reminiscent of the 1800s pioneer era, the sightings of such fearsome predators in Iowa is not an aberration, but merely reflects what is already occurring in bordering states.
"During the past two years, we've received nearly a dozen separate reports of free ranging mountain lions within Iowa borders," says DNR Furbearer Specialist, Ron Andrews.
The rest of the story.
Stay safe.