Commentary: Are we inept at handling wild animals that come our way?

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Growing up in a sanitised, concrete jungle, many of us have little interaction or experience with animals thus amplifying our fear responses, says ...

Wildlife are not pests and maybe therein lies the challenge. Should we, therefore, take an alternative approach to our chance encounters with the animals we least expect?

Fearing for the safety of her grandchild who was sleeping inside the flat, she had wanted the snake removed. By the time the pest control company, activated by the town council had arrived, the snake had long disappeared. Still, some education may be useful. These include learning how to respond to a pack of community dogs when you are out for a late-night run. Flailing arms and loud footsteps only focuses the pack’s attention in your direction.

Many organisations are already doing the important work of increasing awareness and exposure, through nature walks, education talks and producing online educational content. There is room to increase these efforts, especially for the younger ones formally through the education system.

Senior avian veterinarian Dr Xie Shangzhe listening to the Lear’s macaw’s heartbeat during a health check, assisted by veterinary nurse Marcus Tan.

 

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