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.
The lion, which is the giraffeâs main predator, can run as fast as 50 miles per hour, but the giraffe has exceptional eyesight in addition to its remarkable height which helps it spot the lion as far as a half mile away.This increases its chances of escaping the lion.hen galloping, typically in order to escape predators, a giraffe can reach a top speed of 37 miles per hour. However, because of its imposing stature, the giraffe tires easily and it cannot sustain a chase over a distance of more than a couple of miles.