Can tigers harm humans? However, in our country, tigers have become extinct in the wild, so encountering a tiger on the road is impossible. Therefore, this article is for reference only for those who enjoy imagining.
If we encounter a tiger while in a car, there is nothing to worry about. The tiger will be curious and may not avoid the vehicle; instead, it will approach and observe, even chasing the car, which poses no threat to us, so there’s no need to panic. The first thing we should do is slow down or stop the car to avoid injuring the tiger, then wait for it to leave.
If we encounter a tiger while in a car, there is nothing to worry about.
During this time, we can take photos or videos, but it is best not to use flash to avoid disturbing the tiger and causing unnecessary trouble. Be careful not to roll down the car windows, and do not stick your hand or body out of the window.
But what if we encounter a tiger while walking? First, you must understand that if a tiger wants to eat you, it will never let you see it, and when you see it, it means it does not want to eat you yet.
At this moment, you need to remain calm; on one hand, do not provoke it, and on the other hand, do not panic or turn and run away. Since tigers like to attack prey from behind, turning and running will trigger the tiger’s instinct to chase. The correct approach is to look at its face, slowly back away to a safe distance, then quickly escape. Except for tigers that have previously eaten humans, wild tigers generally do not eat humans and will allow people to retreat safely.
Can you climb a tree when encountering a tiger? No, humans do not move as quickly as tigers. A tiger can pull a person down before they reach the tree. Although tigers are not as skilled at climbing trees compared to other big cats, their climbing ability is certainly much faster and better than that of humans.
Tigers are much faster and better at climbing than humans.
Can you pretend to be dead when encountering a tiger? No, because tigers can eat even dead prey, which means they can make your act of pretending to be dead turn fatal.
When encountering aggressive dogs, we can bend down to pick up stones to throw and scare them away; can we do this when facing a tiger? Absolutely not!
According to reports from India, the people most often attacked and eaten by tigers are those who are in a crouched position, such as grass cutters or wild honey collectors. Tigers in the wild fear the shape of humans, but when a person crouches down, they resemble the tiger’s prey more, which leads to misjudgment and potential attacks on humans.
If we accidentally get too close to tiger cubs or their prey, this can provoke the tiger. At this point, the tiger may growl and bare its teeth. Moreover, it may advance while emitting a terrifying roar.
Although this situation is frightening, you still do not need to panic too much. Tigers usually hunt silently; if it decides to kill you, it would have already pounced on you instead of growling and baring its teeth.
If the tiger is too close or has prepared to attack, you can try to shout or make as much noise as possible, as tigers are afraid of loud sounds. If the tiger stops, do not provoke it, and slowly move away.
Once a tiger decides to attack, an unarmed person will find it difficult to survive. In areas where human-eating tigers are common in India, there are still a few people who have survived deadly tiger attacks. According to their experiences, if attacked by a tiger, you must first protect your neck to avoid being bitten. Then, you should use any available items to defend yourself and do everything possible to prevent the tiger from dragging you away; this will increase your chances of survival.
