Question

what do you think is the best thing to do when confronted with a wild animal?
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Answer 1

Answer:

IF YOU ENCOUNTER WILDLIFE

Explanation:

Be sure not to separate a mother and her young. Humans aren’t the only creatures who are protective of their young. And the worst place to be is between a mother and her cubs or calves. So be watchful, and if you encounter wildlife, do your best to stay out of the middle.

Back away slowly. Make yourself seem like less of a threat and back away slowly. Don’t turn your back or run, no matter what you do. And, definitely, don’t approach the animal.

Talk slowly and quietly. This ties back into making yourself seem like less of a threat.

Carry pepper spray and know how to use it. Several brands offer a practice canister that you can use to get the hang of how the spray works. It’s effective against bears and mountain lions, among other large animals. Keep in mind that it only works if you’re extremely close to an animal, so it should be a last resort. And, remember not to spray into the wind. (Tip: If you absolutely must deploy the pepper spray, leave the area as soon as possible because after the intensity dissipates, curious animals may come to investigate.)

Answer 2

Answer: If the animal is still, just remain calm yourself, make an eye contact with it, and slowly back away. In the case of the bobcat attacking you, make yourself as big as possible, defend with everything you got, and make sure you protect your head and throat.