How to Avoid Disaster When Meeting a Wild Animal

The first rule if you run into a wild animal, keep your head cool and avoid sudden movements—sudden gestures might spook them. Second, always maintain a safe distance, especially with larger or more aggressive animals. Third, make yourself look bigger by raising your arms or holding up your jacket—this can deter some animals from approaching. Fourth, never turn your back and run—this could trigger a chase response. And finally, if the animal approaches, speak calmly and back away slowly, keeping eye contact but avoiding direct stares, and always give the animal an escape route.

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[susanpage]

Living in FL, I had a few run-ins with venomous snakes. The scariest was a close encounter with an Eastern Diamondback. First I heard the rattle, then it chased me. It was terrifying!

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

Everything we want is on the other side of fear.

[Rika]

I thought you’re not to make eye contact with a wolf as it’s seen as a threat… plus they’re a pack animal, you can’t keep eye contact with them all.

[LiamCook-ti]

I live in Australia have covered all of these animals

[christianthomsen]

Its not wise to stare directly at a wolf.

[MuzanMYFAV]

If the bee thing is true why did it not sting me and just fly by my head (honey bee)

[BMichaelGalloway]

And always carry a knife 🔪 😏 at least!