When we go into the wilderness to camp...are we to blame the local wildlife when we are attacked?

Question

my heart goes out to all the families who have suffered animal attacks , I myself have been a victim of a dogbite , but when we enter animal territory should we blame the local wildlife for responding naturally?

Answer 1

Of course not, we are going to their zone.  We should never have food with us when hiking or camping cause certain animals have very good sense of smell like bears and they will attack you no doubt.  Also leave the wildlife alone, done provoke or try to feed them.  Also don't look into the eyes of a wolf, just walk away if you encounter one.  By looking at a predators eyes may misinterpret them to a fight, certain animals don't know and will take it the wrong way.

Answer 2

Dog bite and a bear attack I think are a little different, dogs have been domesticated, and yes, some very serious dog attackes occur all over the world, must be a terrible experience. I have been working in the wild areas of Southern Africa for 20 years, where large dangerous animals occur.

Very few people understand ethology- animal behavior, and watch many television slots where man and beast  have  relationships with no boundaries. When some one comes into your back yard, how do you feel, especially when they not showing any respect for your space, imagine how you would feel with some one in your bedroom....so I am a black rhino and the next thing there a whole lot of noisy humans coming my way, either I am going to run away cause I got an in born fear of this up right thing, or I am going to fight, my personal space has been invaded... We, humans are the INTRUDERS. So a little respect, give the animals space and KNOW something about animal behavior...Many people are crushed by elephant, bitten and killed by Hippo and so on in Africa, and most incidents are with people that do not understand the ethics, and unfortunately pay with their lives... ask people who have survived these attackes, many will say that they had walked up tooo close where the animal felt threatened, yes, there are incidents where the animal was surprised, while sleeping or feeding and so on. Any way, man and beast can live in harmony, but respect and space is a good rule.....

Answer 3

Absolutely not.

Answer 4

No, you are entering on the animals territory.

Answer 5

Of course not!  

Wild animal attacks are so infrequent.  It could also be prevented by taking the proper precautions, storage of camp food, sleeping arrangements, not blocking the escape route of the animal, bear bells, do not tease or antagonize wild animals, keep your distance from mothers with young ones present.

Answer 6

Of course not.  We just need to determine what we are going to do when we infringe on wildlife habitat.  Are we going to stop?  Then no problem.  If we are, it's our responsibility to figure out how to get along with the animals.

Answer 7

The big story is that wildlife very rarely attack humans unless provoked, tempted by food that is carelessly left inside tents where people are sleeping, or given an easy target because a parent who lives next to a swamp in Florida, say, is not watching their small child.  I don't think most people "blame" them, but as a practical matter, if there is a mountain lion or bear that has "learned" to go after people. there is little to be done but kill it.  People who choose to live in areas with lots of predatory wildlife have a responsibility to understand their habits and how to be around them without provoking or encouraging the behavior that might eventually get them killed or a human injured.

Answer 8

no you shouldn't because people enter their territory and if it is something like a bear attack then you or somebody have food or something that attracts them.So don't blame wildlife.

Answer 9

No, you are entering their home and they feel they must protect that. If someone were to break into your home you would do what you could to protect your home, that is what they are doing. when humans are attacked in the wilderness or the ocean by wild animals we are the only ones to blame.