Wildlife Predator Dangers

Discussions center on fears and encounters with bears, mountain lions, wolves, and other predators near human habitats, debating their risks compared to human threats.

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throwaway_4ever Jul 27, 2022 View on HN

Hopefully a bear or mountain lion and not a person...

int_19h Jun 28, 2022 View on HN

It would be quite appropriate to fear a bear.

whythre May 17, 2024 View on HN

Seems like a fair reaction to a dangerous non-native predator.

DeadMouseFive Aug 16, 2022 View on HN

Humans should stay inside, they are quite destructive to local wildlife.

demetrius Dec 12, 2012 View on HN

Don't forget about the dangers of being eaten by bears who walk on the streets...

magashna Aug 12, 2019 View on HN

How could turning your back on a wild animal go wrong?

jazzyjackson Jul 21, 2024 View on HN

same reason you don't corner a rabid animal

whythre Jul 3, 2024 View on HN

I would like to hear more about the killer bears, please

AuryGlenz May 6, 2022 View on HN

My 14 pound dog regularly chases flocks of turkeys in our yard and forces them to fly up in to the trees.Most people - especially in cities - aren’t used to wildlife and are easily scared, just as those turkeys aren’t used to a dog chasing after them.The first time I was in NYC there was a raccoon in the center of a trail in Central Park, just kind of chilling. Everyone was giving it a ridiculously wide berth and people looked at me like I was crazy for walking right by it. It’s just a ra

bluedino Feb 25, 2019 View on HN

Wolves tend to leave people alone. Bears on the other hand...