How Dangerous is a Snake Bite?
If you are an avid hiker and no stranger to going on trails that may or may not have a known snake population on them, you may be a little …
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How to Avoid an Encounter with a Crocodile
Don’t ever underestimate a crocodile. With the strongest bite in the entire animal kingdom, topping that of even hippos and great white sharks, coupled with their status as an ambush …
How to Keep Safe From Ticks
Yes, you heard that right. Ticks. There are animals out there that are big and bad. These animals can easily tear you to shreds if you’re caught unprepared in an …
How to Escape Quicksand
Getting stuck inside quicksand is no joke! While movies, TV shows, and video games may exaggerate the type of danger that a quicksand presents, that does not mean that there …
How Deadly is Quicksand?
You’ve seen it in movies, TV shows, and even video games, where quicksand is found in deserts, jungles, or swamps, as well as inside ruins or temples as traps for …
How to Survive a Bear Attack
Contrary to popular belief, bear attacks are quite the rarity, but when they do occur, they can cause serious injuries or even death to any unsuspecting or unprepared person. Whether …
How Dangerous Bears are to Humans
Bears are lumbering giants and are best known for either being cute furry animals or unforgiving deadly predators. Obviously, like any other wild animals, bears found in the wild are …
Tips to Survive a Hippo Attack
It’s bulky, it’s dopey, and it’s probably going to kill you faster than you can say its full name, yes, I’m talking about the hippopotamus! Frequently shortened to hippo, the hippopotamus is a native of Africa, Don’t be fooled by …
Spelunking Hazards
Spelunking is by no means a sport that can be considered completely safe, even in the most unassuming of caves. Even a simple exploration that only involves a lot of …
Spelunking Safety Tips
Spelunking, also known as caving, is a recreational sport done by people to explore wild caves. You never really know what to expect when exploring one of these caves. Depending …
6 Tips on How to Survive When Stranded on a Deserted Island
It feels like some B-rated survival flick trying to imitate the success of 2000’s Cast Away; you wake up on the sand on an uninhabited island with no plane or …
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Dangers of Hiking in the Winter
Hiking during the winter is quite the experience. You will get to experience the trail blanketed by snow with a different feel and atmosphere, even if it’s the same trail you’ve hiked for the past months. …
How to Survive a Winter Snowstorm or Blizzard While Outdoors
Getting caught in a blizzard outside is one of the worst scenarios imaginable. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, whether it’s going for a quick walk, enjoying a relaxing hike, or trying to make your way back …
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Most Common Injuries When Hiking During Winter
Ouch! Even the many layers of your coats and shirts can’t save you from being injured in the wrong circumstances or from carelessness, especially in the winter. Hiking injuries during winter aren’t an uncommon …
Important Tips for Hiking in the Snow
For most hikers, snow on the trails means that hiking is a no-go. However, there are some folks out there that aren’t deterred just because of a bit of snow. In fact, …
How to Stay Safe During a Moose Encounter
What? A moose? How dangerous could they be? Those dopey-looking creatures that seem docile and wouldn’t hurt a fly… They wouldn’t hurt you, would they? Well, normally, no. Like most other wild animals, moose would much …
The Dangers of Mountain Hiking
Mountain Hiking is one of those more “extreme” versions of hiking, as it has a lot of potential to give you the rush, the feel of nature, and the breath …
Important Tips to Remember to Hike Safely in Rattlesnake Territory
They may look cute and something you want to touch, thanks to pictures posted by animal enthusiasts over the internet, but don’t be misled. Rattlesnakes are still wild animals, and if there is one thing …
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Should You Invest in Bear Spray When Hiking?
Bear sprays are one of those highly recommended “Do not leave at home” essentials when you are heading out to hike, especially if you are going to do it in bear country. …
How to Catch Fish in the Forest Without Traditional Fishing Equipment
The fishing rod may be the most commonly used tool by the modern angler when fishing for himself. But that doesn’t mean that it is the only method to catch fish. In fact, …
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How to Create a Fishing Rod in a Survival Situation
When you’re stuck in a forest with none of your usual equipment, you’re going to have to rely a lot on your own wit, knowledge, and luck. One of your …
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How to Fish in the Aftermath of a Cold Front
Depending on where in the world you live, a cold front for anglers can be a nonissue that happens once in a blue moon, or a major annoyance that …
7 Dangerous Insects to watch out for During Summer
Summer is the best time to grab that sweet sunny air, as the sun invites you to spend a lovely day basking in the great outdoors. Well, at the very …
6 Edible Insects you can eat in a Survival Situation
Unfortunately, it seems you’ve run out of food. Peering out of your shelter, the only thing you can see are fruitless trees, and an ant colony on one of them. …
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All about Poison Ivy and how to Protect Yourself from it
Ah, poison ivy. With leaves as pretty as these, one wonders just how bad they can be. The answer is a lot. These little horrors are out to ruin your …
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7 Reasons Why the Fish are not Biting
Nothing can spoil a day of fishing more than walking home empty-handed with no catch to call your own. It’s true that fishing is a sport of patience, and that …
How to find Edible Plants you can Eat in a Forest Survival Situation
So, you now have a survival shelter to protect you from the elements, and a fire pit to warm you up. “What’s next?” You ask yourself. But before you could …
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Dos and Do Nots for Animals You Should Watch Out for in the Woods
If you are a camper or a hiker, you will no doubt run into some wildlife. The forest is their natural home, after all. Most of them are small and …
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