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14. Dealing with Wildlife
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Do not feed or approach wildlife. This can lead to abnormal and potentially dangerous
animal behavior.
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Don't leave your food on your table where animals can get at it.
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Do not take food into your tent not even a snack. You don't want even the smallest
animals like a squirrel to get into bed with you.
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Report sick or aggressive animals. Many areas are affected by rabies.
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Move slowly if you confront a wild animal. Fast movement will often trigger an instinctual
attack response from many predators.
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Try not to stare directly at an animal. This makes then fearful and more likely to do
something harmful out of fear.
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If you find a baby animal by itself, do not assume it has been abandoned and try to "rescue"
it. Baby animals are often left alone while the parent(s) hunt for food. Your actions could
lead a parent to come out of hiding in order to protect their young by attacking you, or
possibly even abandon the young because of your interference.
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If you are worried about "lions, tigers and bears", talk to the campground manager. They
will advise you of any local wildlife concerns, and how to deal with any problems.
