[QUOTE=palo5;1557248]The cold stops the larvas becoming 'adult', so I'm told. But it doesn't kill them, unfortunately. They survive everything. Even -60C doesn't kill them
Yeah, it is surprising just what does survive the winter isn't it!
Lynx could be a danger for your pet dog if it's alone, but you should be OK
Lynx are a danger for sheep and things, but they are very shy, and will usually just run off into the woods if they see you. They very rarely attack people. That said, I have seen one just a few metres from my house! No dog here, but again that AAA battery might just come in useful!
Elk are not predators and are no threat. The "city elks" are curious juveniles who don't know better
' Ignore them
Actually elks can be surprisingly dangerous creatures! Especially if you happen to accidentally come across a mother and her calf, then she will be extremely aggressive, and at some 250 kg, she is a formidable threat! True, usually the biggest danger from them is if you hit one in your car, several people die here each year through collisions with elks! But they are not something to be taken too lightly my friend.