Latest wildlife safety news
4 reasons you really need to stop getting so close to wildlife on your hikes
By Julia Clarke published
Whether you want to ride a bison or just get a selfie with one, it’s important to resist the urge to get up close and personal with wildlife
A dozen tourists caught mobbing bear cub for photos at Yellowstone
By Cat Ellis published
A huge group of visitors gathered around the cub to take pictures, ignoring the risk to themselves and the animal
Court gives greenlight to paintballing pesky wolves in a Dutch national park
By Dave Golder published
As the wolves become bolder they put hikers and cyclists at risk, but is shooting paintball pellets at them the best solution?
Bobcat on the loose after biting hiker in Arizona – and experts fear it may be rabid
By Cat Ellis published
The animal attacked a man at Saguaro National Park
Man practices close-up photography on elk at National Park – it doesn't go well
By Cat Ellis published
Experts warn that you are in danger if a bull elk appears agitated by your presence
Yellowstone tourist pets bison's head until passer-by intervenes
By Cat Ellis published
The National Park Service warns visitors not to "pet the fluffy cows", but some visitors choose not to listen
What to do if you see an alligator in Florida: our safety guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
We chew over what to do if you see an alligator in Florida, so you can enjoy these remarkable reptiles without becoming their next snack
What to do if you see a coyote while hiking: our safety guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
Knowing what to do if you see a coyote while hiking will allow you to preserve your sense of curiosity on the trail, while keeping safe and respecting nature
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