10 Tips On How To Survive Wild Animal Attacks

Many wild animals can be dangerous, Or even fatal to a person.

If you look at the statistics you might feel terrified.

• Sharks cause 6 deaths a year, their infamous reputation is very exaggerated.

• Wolves are responsible for 10 deaths annually.

• Lions kill 22 people a year.

• Elephants are the reason that more than 500 people lose their lives every year.

• Hippopotamus kill 500 people every year.

• Crocodiles cause 1000 deaths per year.

• Snakes kill 1,00,000 people in a year.

1.Sharks

The good news is that out of 150 species of sharks existing on earth, only 20 species attack humans.

But the bad news is, if a shark gets intrested in you it is tough to break away.

To not attract sharks, prevent blood or urine from geting into water because sharks can smell these at a distance of several miles.

If you do meet up one, don't turn your back on this predator; also, don't try to escape or panic, just move away slowly.

If you have been caught already, aim at the eyes and gills besause these zones are very sensitive.

2.Lions

If you have encountered a lion, maintain an eye contact, don't turn back, don't move your eyes away.

Try to look massive and create an impression where you lift your arms, for if you look bigger than the beast, he'll probably avoid the encounter.

Also, make loud sounds and gesticulate in a way that baffles the predator. Well, it'll perceive you as an irritating presence and the beast will rather stay away.

3.Elephants

Elephants are clever and quite friendly animals, but they are also known to attack people.

It is especially true about female elephants, mostly when they consider you dangerous for their babies.

If you come across an elephant, pay attention to their body language, if their trunk is curled and the ears are pulled back it means that they are going to crush you.

If the animal approaches, don't run, try to find something that will become a barrier between you and the elephant. It can be a tree or stone.

4.Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros have bad eyesight and that's why it is easy to frighten them and at the same time, also provoke them to attack.

These animals' speed can reach 37 miles per hour and this is the reason it is really hard to outrun them.

The only way to escape from the rhinoceroses is to hide behind a tree. It is a substantial obstacle for the animal. Also it won't follow you through the bushes or high grass.

5.Hippopotamus

These animals seem cute, but their image is very misleading, for they can be extremely dangerous.

Despite their weight, hippopotamus can run at a speed of 18.5 miles per hour. Not to mention that making them anger is very easy.

So when they attack or approch you, don't try to run away. To make the animal leave you alone, climb a tree, rock or a steep hill and wait there until it goes away.

6.Jellyfish

A jellyfish burn causes a long lasting nagging ache.

Some people believe that peeing on the damaged surface can relieve the pain, but it is just an urban legend.

Immediately after being bitten, wash this place with salt water, after that, use a pair of tweezers or a stick to move the remaining part of the jellyfish away. In case you have an anthistamine ointment, then apply it to the burnt place.

7.Crocodiles

The jaws of these animals are the strongest on the planet.

If you notice that the predater is crawling towards you on the ground, make as much noise as possible and run in a zigzag way, but if you come across a crocodile while swiming don't make noises, just leave the water silently.

If you have been grabbed, hit the eyes and throat because these are the most sensitive areas to make the animal leave you.

8.Snakes

Most snakes are neither dangerous nor poisonous.

People get 80% of their bites trying to catch or kill this reptile.

If you notice that a snake is following you, stamp your feet. The vibration will confuse the snake and it will let you be.

If you have been bitten, don't try to suck the poision out from the wound as they do it in the movies, better to wash the bite with running water and apply a tourniquet. Call for emergency.

9.Bears

Bears attack people quite rarely. Bears can run at a speed of 30 miles per hour.

If it attacks you don't run, if you run, you'll look like a prey. Wild animals will follow you at least out of instinct. Fall to the ground and curl into a ball, use your hands to cover your neck and pretend to be dead.

The bear might toss you around for a bit but don't panic. Play dead a bit longer even if it leaves you alone because these smart animals often stay around and watch their prey.

10.Gorilla

Gorillas are called "The King of the Jungle" for a reason. They are leaders who protect their family and land.

They don't attack you if you behave obediently. Sit down to seem less large and donot tower over the gorilla, try to whisper and avoid direct eye contact.

In case of an attack or approch, curl into a ball.

Gorillas are proud animals, and as a rule, they don't attack the week and defenceless.