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Animal Behaviour
Submitted by John Watts, UK.
If you were disturbed by the recent outbreak of
badgers
at Outdoor Idiots.com, then fear no more!
John Watts has sent us this indispensable guide on how to survive n-legged animals, where n is any number, and the legs are not human...
John Watts has sent us this indispensable guide on how to survive n-legged animals, where n is any number, and the legs are not human...
Animal Behaviour and Wild Camping
Hello, fellow outdoorists (is that a word?).[The Editor speaks: "Microsoft Word does not recognise it. So probably, yes."]
Well, yet another camping season is upon us, but as we venture out into the great unknown, days from anywhere here in North Wales, do any of you consider the danger we could be in from the wild animals whose only thoughts are of survival in this harsh landscape? Oh, and the odd baby making session...
Being able to tell what an animal is thinking is impossible, but the next best thing is to study its behaviour. By doing this we can certainly help to avoid a potential tragedy. I don't know about you but I seem to have a sixth sense about these things. Call it a gift if you like.
To start off, I'm going to show you two photographs. Using your skill and powers of observation, I want you to see if you can spot a potential danger here. Take your time - it took me a while to hone my own skills:
Did you spot it? Well done!
Now, not all is what it seems in the countryside. Ever see a couple of animals stood side by side lazing the day away? It may not be what you think. Animals don't sunbathe; they are always on the lookout for danger. Take these next two pictures. It took me a while, but in the end I knew what they were probably thinking. I have done this one for you because you won't have the gift yet:
See, it's not so hard.
Ok, what about the beasts hiding in the bush? Well, there is not a lot you can do about that. Just be observant at all times. I remember when this happened to me once:
I nearly had a baby that day, I can tell you.
Next, blood and gore. We have all seen the wildlife programs where the animals fight to the death. Let me make this VERY clear. DO NOT try to get closer for a better view. They can be very unpredictable and dangerous when they are fighting for their lives:
Just one last thing. The more we use the countryside the more the animals will get used to us, so the safer it becomes:
One final handy tip: If you ever want a cool photo of an owl, find an empty field and stick a dead rabbit on your head and keep very, very still. Don't try this at home children:
Hope you gained some valuable knowledge from this article.
Remember: Be observant - be safe!
John.
If this has brought out the animal in you, why not let off steam in our forums? Here, to be precise.
If you can't be bothered to enter the forums, then shame on you! But you can still leave a comment below. Please try to avoid the profane ramblings of a madman. That's our job.
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