Education in Africa

Why Do Many African Animals Are Not Afraid of Cars?
In the reserves and national parks, animals accustomed to the fact there are cars on their territory from time to time. Moreover, over time the animals were convinced that the cars do not bear any risk and inedible. Thus, these bulky, smelling iron «monster» mostly ignored by bush’s inhabitants. Animals see the car as a whole, regardless of who and how much is inside it. But you need to know that members of the primates (monkeys) - this is a significant exception to this rule.

Of course, animals can hear the human voices, which are dealt from the car, they feel the smell of soap and perfume, and even see the silhouettes of people. But! Animals do not make the conclusion that these people are inside the car. And no need to mistakenly believe that they are hand or lazy. Animals are just accustomed to cars, but not to the people! In those parks or reserves, where precautions are ignored - predators are beginning to realize that their worst enemy - man - is inside the iron lumbering «box». But while its personal space was not violated, the animal behaves relaxed. It should be understood that the basic identification of human by animal is through vision. So do not be surprised that the scenario of behavior of a wild inhabitant of the Bush abruptly changed when follows heppen in the car: someone stands up, pulls his hand or leg in the car window, or simply loll. In doing so, you’ll immediately break «friendly» silhouette of machine and declare about yourself as a man. The animal suddenly appears face to face with its worst enemy and can lead to, respectively, as now you are in the «attacks» zone. And it should be clearly understood that the «attacks» zone to humans and to machines are very different. Machine «bay» much closer than people. Therefore, it is much harder to pick up the animal at close distance at the time of foot safari and that is why when you «separated» of the machine - animal attacks. The instinct of self-preservation is working.

There are a number of significant rules in the proper monitoring of wild animals during the jeep-safari, respected by professional rangers. When you have to approach them, try to not chosen too close right at the beginning, leaving enough space so that the animal was in a relaxed and easy. Turn off the engine. When, make sure that everything is all right - you can come closer. It’s particularly important not to block the path of the animal, which is on the way toward a moving car. Almost all animals «respect» rule: who goes first, that has the advantage of movement. That is why if you park somewhere to approach the animal, then you will bypass or shun. Rangers is often used it for observation for animals at watering. The worst that can be done in this case - is suddenly turn on the engine. This will be considered equivalent to a sudden lion roar or elephant pipe signal. Anxiety, escape who can! In this case, it should be to back up faster and clear a space for retreat anxious animals. It is in these cases elephants often show aggression.