If you or a pet have been “skunked,”

click here for information on one way to remove that unwanted odor.

 

Photo courtesy of National Park Service.
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Lions,  Bears, and Other Wildlife (Skunks but no Tigers)
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The Center for Wildlife Information is a non-profit group with excellent information about wildlife safety and education, including tips on how to avoid close encounters with bears and lions and what to do if one does occur.

 

“Viewing wildlife in Yellowstone” has some good advice about safely observing a variety of wildlife, and some impressive video footage of what can go wrong if you try to get “up and close and personal” with some of those animals.

 

“Mountain Lion Language”  - How to read it, what does it mean, and how to react. Excellent information from the South Dakota Division of Wildlife.

 

“Mountain Lions” – Big Bend National Park.  Good information about this impressive animal – and what to do if you encounter one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safe Conduct in Bear Country—Alaska Science Center

 

“Bear Encounters – Yellowstone National Park”

 

“Black Bears” – Great Smoky Mountains National Park

 

“Bear Safety” - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

 

Bear Pepper Spray—Alaska Science Center

 

 

 
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Seeing a grizzly bear or any other animal in the wild can be a tremendous experience. Just be sure you get—and follow— wildlife safety information from rangers, keep your distance, and by all means—don’t feed the bears (or any other wildlife)! (Yellowstone National Park photo.)

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Legal Disclaimer: OK, in today’s world I have to say it. This site provides links to good suggestions about how to have a safer trip to the Great Outdoors. However, none of this information will guarantee you a risk-free trip or activity, and the above lists are far from comprehensive. Just keep in mind that surfing the web, reading a book or watching a video or is no substitute for the right gear, experience, know-how and good judgment. Since I won’t be along on your trip, I’ll have to disclaim any legal responsibility for the outcome. So, go have fun out there, but do so safely, so you don’t end up in the sequel to this book.