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When we think of wild animals that are potentially dangerous for hikers, bears, snakes and mountain lions come easily to mind. But, moose are animals that we need to also be wary of. In fact, a wild moose can be more dangerous than a bear.

At 1,500 pounds, a moose’s impact is similar to that of a car, so don’t minimize the damage that it can inflict a human body.

You could encounter a moose while hiking or backpacking in these North American areas: Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Glacier National Park, Alaska and in many places in Canada.

Here are some reasons why a moose will attack a human.

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Beefing up your rattlesnake knowledge is essential according to Bryan Hughes of Pheonix Snake Removal. He has provided for us, in a couple of comments, more vital information about rattlesnakes. Here’s what he says:

It should be known that rattlesnakes are, in many parts of the country, primarily nocturnal. People encounter them in the morning and evening during transition phases.

The snake in the photograph is a sidewinder, from the desert areas of Arizona, California, and small pockets of Southern Utah and Nevada. They are very small, and relatively less dangerous than other rattlesnake species. It is a good idea for anyone living where rattlesnakes live to become educated on which snakes live in the area, which are beneficial and harmless, and which could pose a threat. Above all, no person who is not trained to do so should attempt to kill or remove a snake … this is where the vast majority of bites occur.

Bryan’s information came in two comments on this rattlesnake post. I have provided the snake photo once again.

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Even though a rattlesnake bite is seldom deadly, especially for adults, it can cause extreme sickness and even lead to an amputation. So, knowing how to avoid rattlers can help you stay safe and healthy while hiking in their habitat.

Knowledge of the following ten facts about rattlesnakes can help you avoid getting bit.

1. Since we are too big to swallow, rattlesnakes don’t consider us food.

2. Because we’re not prey for rattlesnakes, they’d just as soon slither away and search for another smaller meal.

3. Your shadow falling on a rattlesnake can confuse it and cause it to act unpredictably.

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What makes a bear dangerous to humans? The most likely answer is feeding it. That’s right. The more food a bear gets from humans the more likely it is to become dangerous to humans.

Here are some compelling reasons not to feed wild animals.

You could be badly injured. Let’s say you feed a bear. And he’s happy. But, when you’re done giving him food, he might not be done eating. And, his happiness turning sharply to unhappiness, he might come after you. It has happened. And, an angry bear is nothing to mess with.

She could die. You give some nuts and crackers to a cute little squirrel. It’s fun seeing her pack her cheeks full of food, run off someplace and come back for more. But, this is a selfish act because you’re not helping her at all. If she becomes used to the food that you and others provide, she may well forget how to forage on her own. When the cold winds begin to blow, and the backpackers and hikers have all gone back home, her store of food may not be adequate for the winter. And, yes, she may die. And her babies to.

You could get very sick. You let a darling chipmunk eat from your fingers, and you get a little nip from those

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