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Predator Hunting => Predator Biology => Topic started by: BP on December 21, 2006, 04:56:52 PM

Title: Ask Hern
Post by: BP on December 21, 2006, 04:56:52 PM

Just what exactly is a "coons age"?

Title: Ask Hern
Post by: Hern on December 22, 2006, 04:56:47 AM

'a coons age'; backwoods, hillbilly term to express a long period of time

Title: Ask Hern
Post by: coyotejohn on December 22, 2006, 10:51:40 AM

Dates back to the early 1800's when people thought that coon's were long lived.  Since coon fur is hardy and long lasting it may have given them reason to believe that coon's lived a long time.