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Tips on how to survive wild animal encounters! These are the best survival tactics about how to survive against creatures such as sharks or lions
11. Wolves
Pack hunters by nature, wolves are unlikely to be found wandering on their own. They travel in groups across large swaths of land in order to maximize the amount of prey they can hunt down. Much like with aggressive dogs, you should not stare into a wolf’s eyes; it will interpret this action as a challenge to its authority whether you intend it to or not. Wolves will search for opportunities to catch you off-guard, which is why you should avoid turning your back on them if you can. Wave a flapping object like a jacket around to create a perimeter around yourself. As you back away, be careful not to lose your balance. The sudden loss of your perimeter might make you vulnerable to the wolves’ sudden, collective advance.
10. Deer, Moose and Elk
In addition the the over-50 instances of loss of life attributed to interactions between humans and non-livestock animals such as deer, moose and elk each year, these animals are also responsible for countless vehicle-related accidents all over the world on a near-daily basis. The quality that makes the males in each of these species noticeably more dangerous is their antlers, which are pointed and durable. So, if a buck charges at you, hold a large item like a heavy coat, a backpack or a bicycle between yourself and the animals to hold off the pierce or force of its antlers. Once you have enough space, make yourself appear larger and back away slowly. Despite their cuteness, it is a reckless decision to approach the fawns of any of these animals due to how likely their parents are to become hostile towards a strange presence around their young.
9. Lions
If you ever come upon a lion, experts say it is best not to break eye contact with the formidable feline. While holding its gaze, lift your arms or clothing above your head to create the impression that you are much larger than the lion. When speaking or making noise, use a commanding, authoritative voice and keep your limbs moving. While this type of tactic might make you look foolish from a distance, the threatening or irritating effect it has on the lion may just save your life.
Tips on how to survive wild animal encounters! These are the best survival tactics about how to survive against creatures such as sharks or lions
11. Wolves
Pack hunters by nature, wolves are unlikely to be found wandering on their own. They travel in groups across large swaths of land in order to maximize the amount of prey they can hunt down. Much like with aggressive dogs, you should not stare into a wolf’s eyes; it will interpret this action as a challenge to its authority whether you intend it to or not. Wolves will search for opportunities to catch you off-guard, which is why you should avoid turning your back on them if you can. Wave a flapping object like a jacket around to create a perimeter around yourself. As you back away, be careful not to lose your balance. The sudden loss of your perimeter might make you vulnerable to the wolves’ sudden, collective advance.
10. Deer, Moose and Elk
In addition the the over-50 instances of loss of life attributed to interactions between humans and non-livestock animals such as deer, moose and elk each year, these animals are also responsible for countless vehicle-related accidents all over the world on a near-daily basis. The quality that makes the males in each of these species noticeably more dangerous is their antlers, which are pointed and durable. So, if a buck charges at you, hold a large item like a heavy coat, a backpack or a bicycle between yourself and the animals to hold off the pierce or force of its antlers. Once you have enough space, make yourself appear larger and back away slowly. Despite their cuteness, it is a reckless decision to approach the fawns of any of these animals due to how likely their parents are to become hostile towards a strange presence around their young.
9. Lions
If you ever come upon a lion, experts say it is best not to break eye contact with the formidable feline. While holding its gaze, lift your arms or clothing above your head to create the impression that you are much larger than the lion. When speaking or making noise, use a commanding, authoritative voice and keep your limbs moving. While this type of tactic might make you look foolish from a distance, the threatening or irritating effect it has on the lion may just save your life.
