What would it do if it was in the wild?

1. Why animals should not be in the wild?
2. How would you react if you come across a wild animal?
3. What does it mean for an animal to be wild?
4. Is it OK to keep wild animals as pets?
5. Why wild animals make good pets?
6. What do I do if my dog chases a bear?
7. Will a dog scare off a mountain lion?
8. What to do if you see a buck?

Why animals should not be in the wild?

Many wild animals carry zoonotic diseases (illnesses that can be transferred from animals to humans), such as Brucellosis, Salmonella and Ringworm. They often carry parasites, as well, that can be transmitted to humans or other pets. Any way you look at it, keeping a wild animal as a pet is a dangerous proposition.

How would you react if you come across a wild animal?

If any person goes face-to-face against a wild animal, the first feeling sensed is that you are terrified and scared. You feel that you are in a huge danger. Your legs shiver and you start sweating if you are really scared and feel that it will attack you.

What does it mean for an animal to be wild?

A wild animal is an animal that is, well, wild. This means that it isn't tame and it lives on its own without any help from people. A wild animal finds its own food, shelter, water and all its other needs in a specific natural habitat.

Is it OK to keep wild animals as pets?

Keeping wild animals as pets can be dangerous. Many can bite, scratch, and attack an owner, children, or guests. Animal owners can be legally responsible for any damage, injuries or illnesses caused by animals they maintain.

Why wild animals make good pets?

Wild animals are driven by natural survival instincts that are much stronger than any short-term training can provide. These instincts can take over at any moment often to the surprise of the owner who thought there exotic pet was tame. Wild animals require many years and many generations to be domesticated.

What do I do if my dog chases a bear?

If the bear has seen you: Keep your dog close and calm if the bear stays 15 feet or more away, avoiding sudden movements. Respect the bear's critical space, do not approach it, and try to turn and leave how you came. If you must continue, take a detour and give the bear plenty of space.

Will a dog scare off a mountain lion?

Because kids and dogs are small and look like easier prey, you need to take some extra steps. Keep your kids close to you when hiking, and don't let them wander off at night. ... The first is that a dog has more awareness than people and will alert you if a mountain lion is near, and might even scare the mountain lion off.

What to do if you see a buck?

Early in the Encounter

If you spot a deer while walking in the forest, stop and slowly back away. If you simply leave the area, you will likely avoid any altercation. Keep facing the deer if possible, as deer usually attack from behind.