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Dogs - Dogs can be aggressive, and with so many around us all the time, it's always good to know what to do if an attack occurs.

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Dogs - If a dog attacks you, try to get it to bite something other than your flesh, for instance a piece of your clothing. Try to protect your face, neck, chest, and groin.

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Bees - Those who have been stung by a bee know how painful it can be. Now imagine a swarm attacking you!

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Bees - Contrary to popular belief, jumping into water will be useless as the bees will hover above water and wait for you! If you get swarmed, the only option is to run.

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Snakes - There are various types of snakes that can be deadly. Some can kill you with their poison, while others can constrict you to death.

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Snakes - The first step is to take no step at all, just freeze. If you notice that the snake is displaying aggressive behavior, back away slowly.

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Snakes - If you get bitten by a poisonous snake, try to remain calm and get help. Panicking will only speed up your metabolism and spread the poison through your bloodstream faster.

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Wolves - Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? We are, at least, if we get uncomfortably close to them.

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Wolves - Running would be useless, as wolves are way faster than humans. The key is to make yourself appear as big as possible. Shout and throw whatever you can get your hands on at them.

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Alligators and crocodiles - These beasts are skilled predators. They are fast, they are masters of camouflage, and they can easily kill you.

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Alligators and crocodiles - If you encounter one of these reptiles, run for your life—literally. If you happen to be attacked, just fight back and make noise.

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Grizzly bears - These bears can weight up to 270 kg (around 595 lbs), and they have sharp teeth and nails. They can inflict some serious damage.

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Grizzly bears - The first piece of advice is to play dead. If the bear continues the attack, then fight back and aim for the face.

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Black bears - Unlike Grizzlies, you shouldn't play dead if one tries to attack you. In fact, you should fight back!

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Black bears - Black bears are good climbers and runners, so don't try to run away or climb a tree to escape a bear. The best bet is to try and intimidate the animal. The best way to remember the difference between brown and black bears is, "if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back."

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Polar bears - These majestic mammals from the Arctic can be very dangerous if you come face-to-face with one.

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Polar bears - Stand tall and pray. Polar bears are not easily scared and they will definitely chase you if you run. Probably the best option is to pack some bear spray if you know there's a possibility you might encounter one.

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Sharks - Shark attacks are a reality in many countries, and every year people die or get seriously injured by them. The US and Australia top the list with 1,406 and 488 attacks over the last 30 years.

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Sharks - If a shark attacks you, there's one place you should aim for to inflict pain and try to make the animal lose interest in you: the gills.

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Tigers - The worst you can do is to run away. After all, they're big predators and their instinct will be to chase you!

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Tigers - The first thing you need to do is to stay still. But in case the tiger is already moving towards you, try to appear as big as possible. Stand tall and scream your lungs out!

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Chimpanzees - Don't let their human-like features fool you. Chimps can be very aggressive and hurt you if they attack you.

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Chimpanzees - When a chimpanzee gets aggressive towards you, try to remain calm, don't run away and don't confront it.

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Kangaroos - These marsupials do look adorable, but like many other animals, they can attack you!

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Kangaroos - Their claws can inflict some serious damage if they hit you, so if you have no way of escaping an attack, try to stand sideways. Alternatively, curl your body up into a ball.

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Hippopotamus - It is estimated that hippos kill around 500 people every year in Africa.

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Hippopotamus - Keep your distance, and if one comes at you, try to take shelter in a tree.

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Leopards -

These beautiful animals tend to avoid humans, but have the potential to easily kill one.

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Leopards - If one tries to attack you, try to appear as large as you can.

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Bulls - These animals can be pretty huge, they have horns, and they can run! 

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Bulls - Stay away from bulls. Do not approach them. If you find yourself too close to one, just back away slowly. Running is not the best choice, as the bull will chase you.

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Elephants - Elephants are big—really big. And therefore they can hurt you really badly.

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Elephants - If an elephant charges at you, you'll be better off on top of a tree!

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Mountain lions - Like with other big cats, running away would only make things worse if you came face-to-face with one.

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Mountain lions - Instead, maintain eye contact and make yourself appear big. Talk to the animal and if need be, throw whatever you have nearby at it.

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Jellyfish - These beautiful creatures can cause a lot of pain if they come into contact with your skin. 

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If you spot jellyfish in the water, the best option is not to go in. If you're already in the water, keep your distance.

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Hyenas - Hyenas are know for preying on dead animals, so playing dead is not the best option.

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Hyenas - Staying still and looking small won't help. Instead, try to intimidate them.

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African buffalo - With an adult weighting around 600 kg (approximately 1322 lb), it's easy to be intimidated by these animals.

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African buffalo - You probably won't stand a chance against one, unless you're carrying a firearm. In which case, shooting it is the only option. But even then it might not be enough to stop it!

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Otters - Yes, otters can actually be dangerous and attack you!

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Otters -

Try to avoid them altogether. If you happen to have a shovel with you, it can save your life!

See also: The worst animal bites and stings a human can experience

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