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What should I do if I encounter a wild animal while hiking

Sure! Here are five different responses you could use:

"First things first, stay calm! Don't approach the animal, and give it space. Usually, they’ll just wander off if you don’t bother them. If it’s a bear or something, make yourself look bigger and back away slowly."

"If you spot a wild animal, just chill and enjoy the moment from a distance. Take a few pictures if you can, but don’t try to feed or touch it. Just let it do its thing!"

"Keep your distance and don’t panic! Most wild animals are more scared of you than you are of them. Just slowly back away and make sure you’re not blocking its escape route."

"If it’s a big animal like a bear or a moose, definitely don’t get too close! Make some noise to let it know you’re there, and if it doesn’t move, just give it time and space to leave."