Dickenson County, formed in 1880 from parts of Buchanan County, Russell County, and Wise County, is Virginia's youngest county. It was named for William J. Dickenson, delegate to the Virginia General Assembly from Russell County, 1859â1861, 1865â1867, and 1877â1882. Geography
The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, puma, panther, and catamount, and is the largest wildcat in North America. Mountain lions have powerful limbs and can leap as high as 15 feet and as far as 40 feet. Â© Cody S. Hoagland. Diet.
Attacks in North America. What to do if you encounter a mountain lion-Do not hike, jog or ride your bicycle alone in mountain lion country: Go in groups, with adults supervising children.- Keep children close to you: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children.hat to do if you encounter a mountain lion-Do not hike, jog or ride your bicycle alone in mountain lion country: Go in groups, with adults supervising children.