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- Herausgeber: Travel The World
- Kategorie: Lebensstil
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021
The unconditional will to live and to continue to be - this obvious basic need forms the basis of all human life. As with all mammals, the Survival Instinct is innate in humans. We always strive to preserve our health and our lives, have a great need for security and protection and are constantly on the lookout to avoid danger.The Survival Instinct is also called "self-preservation instinct" and it arises from a combination of innate behaviour, learned reactions, and conscious decisions. The term "instinct" is still not precisely defined. In addition to genetic predispositions, experience values and epigenetics are added in the course of life. Inherited and acquired behaviour interlock like clockwork, intermingle, and in this way give rise to our instinct for self-preservation.In the following chapters, we would like to show you various dangerous situations, some of which are not so rare. We admit that some of the things mentioned will probably never happen to you, as they are rather unusual events. However, our principle is: "Better safe than sorry!" and it certainly never hurts to acquire knowledge that can help you in every conceivable situation.
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Survival Instinct
35 Life-Threatening Exceptional Situations and their Most Likely Ways Out
Martin Luntig
© 2021 Martin Luntig
All rights reserved.
Author: Martin Luntig
ISBN: 9783985940196
Introduction
The unconditional will to live and to continue to be - this obvious basic need forms the basis of all human life. As with all mammals, the survival instinct is innate in humans. We always strive to preserve our health and our lives, have a great need for security and protection and are constantly on the lookout to avoid danger.
The survival instinct is also called "self-preservation instinct" and it arises from a combination of innate behaviour, learned reactions, and conscious decisions. The term "instinct" is still not precisely defined. In addition to genetic predispositions, experience values and epigenetics are added in the course of life. Inherited and acquired behaviour interlock like clockwork, intermingle, and in this way give rise to our instinct for self-preservation.
In the following chapters, we would like to show you various dangerous situations, some of which are not so rare. We admit that some of the things mentioned will probably never happen to you, as they are rather unusual events. However, our principle is: "Better safe than sorry!" and it certainly never hurts to acquire knowledge that can help you in every conceivable situation.
Chapter 1 - Encounters with Wild Animals
1. What should you do if you come face to face with a wolf?
The wolf is a wild animal, but it is also afraid of humans and can sense the danger that humans pose to it. Wolves are so-called predators. They lie in wait for their prey and hunt them. Of course, humans could also be injured or killed in this way, but such approaches rarely occur.
An attack by a wild animal can never be completely ruled out. It doesn't matter for what reason the animal attacks. With wolves, you usually don't even notice that they are near you, as they move very quietly and cautiously and usually wait until humans have passed by. When encountering a wolf, the basic rule that applies to all other wild animals applies first of all; keep calm. You will see that the animals like to use the opportunity to retreat. If this is difficult for you, you can also make yourself big and scare the wolf away with certain gestures, for example by clapping your hands, shouting loudly, or addressing it directly. If the animal retreats, let it go and do not chase it. You should also never approach a wolf directly or lure it with food - wild animals are wild animals and should not get used to human help. The same applies to cubs: if you try to pet a wolf cub or get too close, the mother will definitely attack to defend her cub. Never touch wolves and do not look for their shelters or litter boxes. Let the wolves live and they will let you live too.
2. What should you do if you come face to face with a lion?
Admittedly - the likelihood of encountering a lion is more than slim in most countries. However, this is certainly possible in certain holiday destinations. In the meantime, even safaris on foot are offered in the respective countries and you can undoubtedly encounter lions here. But the same applies to lions: although they are wild animals, they usually prefer to flee from humans rather than attack them.
Nevertheless, an attack can never be completely ruled out and if you know how to act in case of an attack, it can save your life. First and foremost, don't panic and stay calm, because only those who can think clearly can get to safety. Of course, this is easier said than done, but here, too, there is strength in calmness. Lions are hunting animals - they chase their prey. If you run away in panic, you are signalling to the lion that you are an easy prey. It is better to show him that you are a threat. Clap your hands, shout loudly or wave your arms. This will make him feel threatened and intimidated. But try not to move towards the animal. Never turn your back on the animal, instead, move sideways away from it - and do this slowly. You can continue to make threatening gestures towards the lion. In the event that he is not driven away or impressed and still attacks you, just stand bravely still, because by running away you show yourself to be the prey. Also, you can defend yourself better if you stand still. The most effective way is to try to hit the lion in the head area when it attacks (and only then!). In the best case, this will drive the wild animal away. Also, never play dead, because then it will perceive you as prey. Also, stay away from cubs and mating lions. In these situations, lions are considered extremely aggressive and irritable, which makes an attack more likely. Lions are an endangered species. They must not be hunted, killed, or beaten unnecessarily.
3. What should you do if you come face to face with a bear?
Bears cannot be seen in all countries of the world, but in others, it is not at all rare. However, you would rather see the imposing wild animals from a safe distance than face to face with them.
