Advice on national parks and wildlife security

National parks and wildlife within these parks can sometimes be an exhilarating experience but, from a shy deer to an aggressive bear, wildlife should be treated with caution and care.

These animals are called "wild" life for a reason. While the detection of a wild animal within parks may not occur every time you visit, sightings do occur, and it is a good idea to know the safety tips in case they occur with wildlife.

In any Canadian national park or national parks and wildlife reserves, a creature as benign as a deer may cross your path. This passivity can sometimes be confused with kindness.

All that is needed is a sudden movement and you will defend yourself from a frightened animal that is protected by instinct. An angry or scared deer can be as dangerous as a charging bear. A human can not control an animal and has fewer defenses when it comes to dealing with claws, teeth and horns.

These few tips on national parks and wildlife can help you have a safer trip.

Do not feed the animals. You can see posters with these words in any national park and forest. This is not because park rangers want the animals to starve. This advice is as much as protection for animals as for people.

Wild animals have found food for themselves before humanity has created a sanctuary for them, they will find food long after. If you approach a deer or elk with a little food, if you manage to get close enough to eat from your hand, this may seem like a pristine photo opportunity.

However, this innocent situation could become ugly. A flash from the camera could cause the animal to lash out with its hooves or horns. In addition, as these animals become more and more accustomed to human interaction, they can begin begging leaflets and may even become aggressive if they do not receive any.

Let these animals manage on their own. Take a photo from afar. It can save you some broken bones and bruises when you leave these Canadian national parks.

Keep children and pets nearby. National parks and wildlife can sometimes look like play things for children. There are many places for little ones and pets to disappear in a dense cover.

Also, even if you have an eye on them, keep them at a safe distance. For some wild animals, small children and pets are the size of their prey. Even something as harmless as a squirrel can suddenly become violent and bite.

Canadian national parks and forests are wild habitats and should never be considered substitute playgrounds for children.

Treat all wildlife with respect. If this means giving them their space or keeping all the garbage so that they do not leave any harm to their habitats, the wild animals deserve this courtesy.

He would not want a stranger to enter his place, to drop on the sofa and take pictures while throwing empty wrappers on the floor, right? Nor do animals in our national parks and forests.

Interfering with your instinctual needs can threaten your natural development. Canadian national parks are the homes of these animals. We are simply your guests.

For more safety tips, you can visit any national park and wildlife websites or get in touch with your local national parks. Find out about the type of animals you can see and learn about their typical defensive behavior before heading to the desert.

Know the habits of animals, what they eat, when they sleep or where they hunt. The more you know, the better your chances of having an inoffensive encounter. It's better to prevent than to cure!