How To Avoid Wild Animals In The Wilderness

If you are a camping enthusiast, there are many things that you have to remember to keep your outing enjoyable and free from any form of danger. The things you have to keep track of are weather, wild plants, and wild animals. As for animals, that's where we can help.

To keep your campsite free from them, here are good tips to follow:

1. Keep your food at bay. Wild animals are drawn to campsites because of the food that you carry. As they smell your food they form the immediate desire to eat. They may approach your campsite in search of that food they smelled and you do not want that to happen. Keep your food in a container and seal it properly so that its aroma won't reach the animals.

2. Don't offer food to the animals. If and when animals do approach your campsite, don't attempt to offer food to them. Squirrels may look cute, but they can create serious damage to your health too. A squirrel can scratch your limbs and even your face as it tries to get the food from you.

3. Don't even think of offering wild animals your leftovers. You might want to be kind to animals and offer them your leftovers. Don't do that. This will just make the animals anticipate more and they might try to visit other campers too. It is better that you dispose of your food properly. Put it in a trashcan with a very secure lid.

4. Lock up your food away from the campsite. If you intend to spend the entire night out, keep your food in a locked container and at least one hundred feet away. This will keep you safe while you sleep.

5. Do not touch wild animals. Whenever you see wild ones passing by, always be on your guard. If your kids are along, explain the risk to them. They might find the animals fascinating, but they can bite and cause injuries as well.

6. Don't aggravate the wild animals. Again, these animals could show up in search for food. The best defense against them is to show that there is no food in your campsite that they can devour. Don't shoo them away with a stick or by throwing stones at them as this might provoke them and cause them to attack you for.

These are the things you have to remember the next time you intend to venture closer to nature. Just follow these tips and you will experience a risk-free nature spree.
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