Infographic: How to Survive Animal Encounters

Grizzly bears have been spotted in Yellowstone as of late, and hopefully, you don't run into one! Wikipedia Photo.  

With spring here, our furry friends are starting to stir and we’re bound to run into a few of them. Whether you're dealing with a bear, moose, wolf, or a swarm of bloodthirsty piranhas what to do in these situations varies and is never really clear cut. Should I attack the mountain lion chasing me or do I just play dead and hope for the best? We vote the first option. 

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Thankfully, someone with a bit of artistic talent and graphic design skills outlined a few helpful tips for spontaneous animal encounters. Huge thanks to the  Survival Spot for sharing! We can't guarantee that all these tips will work, but it's better than nothing. They're at least worth a look and laugh:

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stash member Katie Lozancich

TGR Staff Writer and photographer. Fond of bikes, pow, and dogs. Originally from Northern CA, home for me has ranged from the PNW to a teepee in Grand Teton National Park.