Survival Tips: What To Do If You Encounter Wild Animals While Hiking
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- 17 Aug 2022
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It's exciting to come across wildlife while hiking but one has to know how to act to make the encounter safe for both parties.
With numerous trails all over the world, from easy to difficult, and extremely long ones, hiking is one exciting activity people do all the time. Like many other outdoor activities, hiking also comes with its challenges. From getting lost on the trail to bad weather experiences and sometimes dangerous wildlife encounters. Wildlife usually stays away from humans as much as possible, and humans are also advised to respect their territory, but in case one runs into them unexpectedly, one must know how to react to avoid any conflict. For those heading to areas with abundant wildlife, here’s what to do when faced with wildlife.
Never Feed Wildlife
There’s no doubt that humans have a soft spot for wildlife, especially those cute ones like squirrels. But it's never a good idea to feed these animals, no matter how strong the temptation is. Feeding wildlife can make them rely on humans to feed. Even if the first person to feed them escapes the danger, it puts others in danger as the wildlife will be moved to always meet more humans to get food. It’s not a good thing to be approached by a hungry animal for food, as it can put both parties in danger.
Do Not Take Wildlife By Surprise
Sneaking and scaring animals might sound like fun things to do, but the excitement can immediately turn sour and become a dangerous situation. This is because wildlife can go into defense mode when startled. To avoid startling animals, it is advisable to make some kind of noise while hiking. This will alert the animals of approaching humans, which will make them most likely to go deeper into the woods to avoid being seen by humans. Read More...
