FACE-TO-FACE WITH A LION OR LEOPARD ? DON’T RUN — HERE’S THE SHOCKING SURVIVAL TRICK THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS –WILDLIFE experts have revealed what to do if you ever come face-to-face with the king of the jungle — and running could be your biggest mistake.
KEY SURVIVAL RULES:
1. Stand Your Ground, Don’t Run:
“In fact, if you find yourself face to face with a lion, you should probably look it in the eye. You certainly shouldn’t run away; that will simply mark you as ‘prey’ rather than a threat not worth the risk.”
2. The Eye Contact Rule:
“Make direct eye contact and don’t break it. Back away very slowly. Never turn your back, never run away.”
*L3. How To Handle A Fake Charge:
“Lions often perform one or two feint charges before a full attack, running toward you but suddenly stopping a few paces away. If they do this, spread your arms to appear larger and make as much noise as possible. Very often, this will make them reconsider and run away.”
4. What About Leopards:
“Leopards, on the other hand (according to the article, at least) don’t appreciate being looked at”
Unlike lions, never make direct eye contact. They will see it as a challenge. Stand very still. Leopards don’t always make a mock charge. If they come for you, as with a lion, make yourself look big and brave and make a lot of noise.
So there you have it. Petty aggression might work against a lion, but a leopard will call you out on your aspiring alpha attitude. Pretend to be a tree, and the leopard will be fooled. (It helps if you already look a bit like a baobab
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