After going through this post, being related to Indian Wildlife since long, I would like to offer few comments as below:
I Never ever get down from the vehicle or adventure on foot in any Indian Wildlife Park.
I Never ever try to take a Pic of wild animals from a very near distance. Trying to take Pic of any Wild creatures by cellphone approaching nearer to them- NEVER NEVER. Missed many rare events when my cam was not with me- but no regrets for that…
I Never ever fed any Wild Animals out of affection or otherwise. I’ve seen so many YT videos projecting tourists repeatedly feeding an Indian Wild Elephant (Although I’m not convinced that the Elephant was a wild specimen) which got millions of likes. Such vids are not to be liked. Never ever do such acts.
Wild Animals never attack without any reason. Attack only out of fear or being disturbed by us. No not the Street dogs also. They never attack any person without any reason.
Indian Rhinos, Herd of bisons (american or Indian Gaur), Wild Buffalos may look cool and timid as the domestic buffalos, they are not.
Wild Elephant with their cub- I show my affection with my cam. Babies are very adorable and cute but the Elephant Mothers will not spare me if I go nearby her cub to show my affection.
I never think I can be a Wildlife Protector. I don’t have that capacity, power or authority. Wild creatures can take care of themselves. My motto is to not disturb them, not to destroy their habitats. Occasional rescue activities are exception only.
I never think I’m a …Expert or this Reptile has become pet of me. No bravery- those disturbing acts are stupidity.
For most of the conflict mishap incidences, I believe, we are responsible, not they.
PS: English is not my First Language. Like Wild Animals, I’m not also an English Expert. So if there are any language isuue- I apologize for that.
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A Forest Officer was coming for duty on a bike in the night. A Rhino smashed him with a Tree. He had 4 months to retire from his Forest Job.
An Elephant came out from forest on Road and stood in the middle of the Forest Road. A Bank Security person went to give him a salute- That was his last salute.
A person was feeding an Wild Elephant. His friend was filming. The Elephant accepted two Bananas from him twice, third time the person was found at a long distance away.
Sting
And many more …
U r a lucky person. Only few Injections. Hahaha.
Recent Experience: https://youtube.com/shorts/l-dFS6nwEc8?feature=share (may watch)
I’ve gotten similar irritation on my hands and arms when removing Catchweed Bedstraw (Galium aparine) from my yard. Doesn’t always happen, but sometimes when it really catches me it’ll look like I was attacked by a jellyfish.
Thanks for mentioning that species. The range – “native to a wide region of Europe, North Africa and Asia from Britain and the Canary Islands to Japan” – seems like it would include South Korea for it to be something that could be found here. Will have to keep an eye out for anything that looks similar when I’m in that area again.
Interesting, I’ve touched it quite a bit and have never had a skin reaction. I’m not doubting you at all, just sharing my experience. I’m sorry you got a rash.
yeah it’s weird, doesn’t always happen so I am not sure if its an allergic reaction or just focused skin irritation from when it clings to and gets dragged across my arms. Hate handling the stuff but it takes over my garden in the spring so I have to pull it all.