6 Dangerous Animals you should avoid when Camping in the Wild

Wilderness camping might be challenging to some people but to you it is a fun way of getting away from civilization as you becoming one with Mother Nature. Once you are out in the great outdoors, you might meet up on some rough terrains and various animals as well. Some animals in the back-country may not pose a danger to you as you carry out your exploration of the campground and its surroundings. Others on the other hand though, might pose a terrible danger to you and so it’s best that you keep as far away as possible from such creatures.

As you explore the vast wilderness surrounding, keep in mind that you are a trespasser and that the ground where you are standing on really belongs to the animals and not to you. Above all, never do anything stupid that would seem a provocation to the animals, lest they become ferocious and go on the attack. Take pictures from a safe distance but stay far away from the animals mentioned in this article in an effort to avoid a confrontation with mean wild creatures.

Here are 10 animals you should do everything in your power to avoid as you try bonding with nature in the wild.

Bears

Bears are usually ferocious looking and sometimes may even go on the attack if provoked. At times they may seem to shy away from the presence of human beings; however, don’t let their refusal to meet and fellowship with humans fool you. The bottom line is that bears are dangerous to stay too close to and if one should visit your campsite you should take evasive action such as leaving your camping space for a while until your four-footed visitor decides to leave. When the threat is over and the creature leaves to go somewhere else, you can return to camp and enjoy the rest of your day in peace.

Tigers

Tigers are usually a rare find in the wild but nevertheless they are there and so you need to keep your distance if you should spot one. The tiger you see moving around in the wild can differ in size and color from others found elsewhere. Avoid them at all cost and stay as far away from them as possible. They are not pussy cats inviting you to run your hands through their furs. Instead, they are one of the most deadly predators found in the bush and you wouldn’t want to tangle with them. Depending on the country or region you are camping in, some tigers you might encounter are the Bengal tiger, Siberian tiger, Caspian tiger, South China Tiger, Javan tiger, Sumatran tiger, Indochinese tiger, Malayan tiger and others.

Hippos

If you should visit the wild and decide to take a boat trip, make sure no hippos are in the water that your boat is moving in. If for whatever reason your boat should be passing by a herd of hippies cooling down in the water, put a safe distance between you and them. Additionally, if you should meet up on a hippo on land, put caution to the wind and run as fast as you can. These animals don’t wait for you to provoke them. Instead, they attack anything that might seem a threat to them, including you and your boat. One of the reasons why hippos are so dangerous is that they are unpredictable and you don’t get to ask it what it’s up to next. They are loud and their noises can frighten you easily. Their teeth are large and if they hold you in their mouth you are a goner for good. In fact, it is said that they kill around 500 people per year in Africa alone and can deliver a death blow to any animals or humans that wander into their territory. Therefore, avoid them at all cost and you will live longer.

Rhinoceros

A rhino carries a large tank-like body and can charge just about anything, especially if they are provoked. They are known to possess weak eyesight but strong on hearing and smelling. Since their eyesight is so poor, they tend to charge at anything around them that they sense to be unusual. Their diet consists of vegetables and an adult rhino can weigh up to over 5,000 pounds. Since their bodies are so large in size, they don’t back down from a fight so easily and will literally crush anything in their path that seems to be a danger to them.

Wolves

Wolves are flesh eating animals and won’t hesitate to attack you to survive. They usually roam the wild in packs and depend on each other for support when attacking a large prey. Their hunting instincts are pretty strong and their actions can be unpredictable to humans. They are dangerous predators and in most cases will continue a hunt until they trap their prey. They are most dangerous to you if they think that you are a threat to their young ones, pack or to them and therefore will launch a deadly attack against you if necessary. The best thing to do if you should meet up on a wolf in the wild is for you to avoid it by staying out of its way.

Elephant seals

An elephant seal is large and has an ugly face that can frighten even someone as brave as you. The loud noises it makes can give you a headache. Elephant seals have huge gaping mouths and inside the mouth are pretty large teeth. If an elephant seal should bite you, there is no doubt that you will suffer from broken bones. Even if you should get just a warning nip from an elephant seal, there is still the chance of you having to put up with a broken bone. If you should be camping near the sea and come up on an elephant seal, under no circumstances should you try to pet it. In such a situation the only safe thing to do is for you to observe it from far but keep out of its way.

If you should be camping outdoors in the wild, make sure to stay clear of dangerous animals that can do you plenty of harm. Prevention is better than cure and staying away from animals that are unsafe to be around is not an option but thumbs up rule that you should always take seriously. As you observe the animals from a safe distance, your time spent in the back-country will be a rewarding one and when you return home you will have plenty of experiences to share with family members as well as friends.

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