WHAT should you do if you unexpectedly come across dangerous big game while hunting? Brian Marsh gives some sound advice. (Article shortened slightly.)
Unexpected Confrontations
By BRIAN MARSH
Illustration by Alan Walker
Published: June 2004
Rhino are very seldom taken by surprise in the wild because of their symbolic relationship with ox-peckers. These birds are always in attendance to rhino, crawling around over their bodies while picking off edible parasites. They are also extremely alert and will fly up in unison while making their loud alarm calls at any intruder’s approach – which alerts both the intruder and the rhino to danger. But alas, in cattle country these birds are poisoned when they peck ticks off the cattle after they have been dipped and few, if any, are left to ‘service’ the rhino in such ranching areas.
All unwounded game, or dangerous game species that have not been hassled, will run from humans if they detect their presence from a distance. But, animals also have a “circle
