Topic Host/Yangcheng Evening News All Media Reporter Zheng Zongmin Intern Ke Hailin
According to Associated Press , on September 12 local time, a man in southwestern Australia was seriously injured and died after being attacked by kangaroo . The "accident" kangaroo was shot dead by the police. This is the second Kangaroo killing incident in Australia since 1936 after 86 years.
It is reported that the 77-year-old victim raised a wild kangaroo as a pet, but was unexpectedly attacked. The police shot the Kangaroos killed him because the "accident" of the medical staff from approaching the victim.
Whether it is the wild animals raised attacking people or the wild animals hurting people, it happens occasionally. Paipaijun, who is powerless, reminds you that whether you are sightseeing in the zoo or playing in the wild, you must keep a distance from wild animals and pay attention to safety.
Beasts are not uncommon to attack people
In July this year, people in Yamaguchi City and nearby Japan were frequently attacked by wild macaques , and at least 45 people were injured. Local officials said the incident was very rare and equipped police with anesthesia guns to facilitate arrest.
reported that macaques are common in Japan, but a series of attacks on humans in Yamaguchi City are unusual recently because all of them have become the targets of their attacks, from young children to the elderly. Some macaques opened the window or opened the sliding door to enter the private house, while some "perpetrated" outdoors. The victim was either scratched or bitten, but fortunately no one was seriously injured.
In August 2018, a Chinese tourist was attacked by hippo in Lake Naivasha, Kenya, resulting in 1 death and one injury. Just hours after Chinese tourists were attacked, another fisherman in the same area was attacked by hippos and killed.
It is reported that six people have been attacked and killed by hippos near the Naivasha Lake basin this year.
These cases are enough to make people shocked and alert, and I hope that similar tragedies will not happen again. But the danger is not just in the wild, safari also has dangers.
On October 17, 2020, a staff member of Shanghai Wildlife Park was attacked by a bear while performing operations in the beast area and unfortunately died. The video leaked afterwards in
is frightening. But this is not the first time this happened in a safari.
2017, Ningbo Yageol Zoo , a tourist climbed over an isolation guardrail and was attacked by a tiger to death; in 2016, a staff member was trampled to death by an elephant while feeding and cleaning the elephant house at the Badaling Wildlife Park in Beijing, and two tourists got off the car while driving in the free-range area of the zoo, and one was bitten by a tiger to death; in 2015, a tourist got off the car while visiting the White Tiger Park while visiting the White Tiger Park.
With the development of the tourism industry, people have more opportunities to get close to nature. Whether it is wildlife sightseeing, ecological tourism or outdoor adventure, it has become an increasingly fashionable way of travel. People go to the African Wildlife Park to take the off-road vehicle to see lions, elephants, and rhinos, and go to Southeast Asia and Indian subcontinent to learn about rare beasts...
So, how should people live in peace with wild animals? What should I do when I enter the "territory" of wild animals? Should we rescue injured wild animals?
How to live in peace with wild animals?
If you are visiting a safari, it is a safety prerequisite for tourists to abide by the rules.
"Not abide by the rules" is usually the cause of wildlife injuries. Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most complete wildlife parks in the world with the most complete animal protection measures. Before entering the park, security personnel must inspect each vehicle to prevent anyone from bringing guns in and hunting animals. Safety tips tell visitors to the park comprehensively about potential dangers and precautions, "strictly forbidden" and "must" are the most common words. Visitors can drive by themselves, but they must drive on prescribed roads and have specific drop-off areas. African travel expert Anuk Zielma said that in safari, most accidents are caused by tourists getting off the bus and getting close to an elephant or a lion to take photos.
Africa Tourism Network commented that many people come to the safari to stay away from the noisy city life and experience the wild style of Africa, but remember not to interfere with the life of wild animals "with your own temperament" and respect wild animals and others.
If you encounter wild animals in the wild, actively avoiding is the wisest choice. Avoid watching, screaming, teasing, chasing, trying to touch, feed, etc., otherwise it may anger wild animals.
Wild animals will only show protective aggressive behavior when they are frightened or threatened, such as accidentally approaching the animal's nest or cub, sudden encounters, etc.
In this case, all you have to do is stay calm and stay away from wild animals slowly, rather than make a violent reaction that may aggravate animal attacks.
Under normal circumstances, wild animals will not actively attack people. So the most important thing is to maintain a safe distance from wild animals. No disturbance, no contact, "viewing from a distance but not playing close to each other" is the basic principle of human beings to treat wild animals, rather than eliminating wild animals that may threaten human safety.
What should I do to enter the "territory" of wild animals?
Before we enter a strange environment, we must have some understanding of the wild animals living in the local area and take necessary protection in advance.
It should be noted that using a flash to photograph animals in close range may frighten the animals, especially at night.
If you are exploring a self-driving animal, you must not leave the sightseeing bus, especially when taking photos. Do not leave the sightseeing bus without authorization in order to take photos with wild animals or find the best shooting location. In addition, do not open the windows or doors at will.
If it is a hiking animal exploration, be sure to do your homework and learn about the animals you may encounter before heading to the reserve. Be careful not to act recklessly or suddenly to avoid irritating wild animals.
In addition, take away all food waste, because animals such as big brown bears and hyena will try to enter the area where food is owned. Taking away food waste can effectively prevent such animals from causing harm to travelers.
Should I rescue an injured wild animal?
If you encounter injured wild animals, don’t blindly provide rescue, because ordinary people do not understand the relevant rescue knowledge and do not know whether animals carry bacteria. Don’t take wild animals home for feeding, as this will not only have hidden dangers in the health of humans and animals, but also inability to protect animal welfare.
You can call the local wildlife rescue center or forestry department to ask professionals to assist in the rescue of injured animals. The original intention of rescuing wild animals should be to return to nature, after all, nature is the best destination for wild animals.
Respect life and treat other creatures in nature well
In the era of rapid development of science and technology, mankind yearns for a broader world. However, there is not only human beings on the earth. Wild animals exist for a longer time than humans, and human society and natural society are indispensable. Should we reflect on whether the field of human development has occupied the homes that originally belonged to wild animals?
In order to balance the relationship between human development and the ecological environment, my country has gradually issued relevant laws and regulations on the protection of wild animals.
The " Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China " passed in 1988 clearly stipulates that the sale or acquisition of national key protected wild animals or their products is prohibited. Therefore, those who see buying and selling wild animals or their products in the market should report to the law enforcement department immediately.
The "Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Comprehensively Prohibiting Illegal Wildlife Trading, Eliminating the Bad Habit of Eating Wild Animals, and Effectively Protecting the Life, Health and Safety of the People" released in 2020 shows that my country will comprehensively prohibit the consumption of "terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific and social values" and other terrestrial wild animals protected by the state, including artificially bred and artificially raised terrestrial wild animals.
However, laws and regulations are constraints at the legal level. The introduction of relevant rules alerts and rules to correct our behavior. However, to truly achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature, it should be awe and gratitude from the heart.
May everyone respect other diverse lives while cherishing their lives.
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Editor | Liang Zeming
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