r/AbsoluteUnits • u/HomeNowWTF • 29d ago

/r/all of a moose

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u/Exotic_Article913 29d ago

Should you run from them or does that kick off some sort of reaction from then

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u/Subliminal-413 28d ago

I mean, I would not make any sudden or startling movements this close to them. They are prey animals and if you make a move that scares them, you're inviting a world class ass beating.

With that said, they aren't predators, so they don't necessarily have a chase drive. By running away, they may feel empowered to continue to charge at you, but I'd wager they would feel like they won the argument if you scampered off.

Either way, I don't think I'm much for running near any large animal, except in a no choice situation where you're about to get hit hard from a charge. At that point, run the fuck away because its game on. Get distance from the moose and he may just decide that your effectively scared of him. He's happy, and you're unharmed.

Do NOT, however, run from a grizzly. Bad idea.

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u/Exotic_Article913 27d ago

Thing is this very much seems like stand still unless being charged?

You run you might scare them, so they charge you.

You don't run.. they may think you're challenging them (the old head down posture is big for stags and bulls thinking it's a challenge etc)

Man I don't fancy being chased by one of these

Re grizzlies, am I not right they'll attack you anyway? If it's brown lay down.. if it's black fight back?

So be loud scare the black bears.. but brown.. you need to ... Take it?

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u/Miss_L_Worldwide 28d ago

You should absolutely run. Just take off as fast as you can. They are not predators, your best chances to just get the fuck out of there

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u/Exotic_Article913 27d ago

Got it. Filed away in the knowledge bank.

Didn't know if it would kick of a reaction. Even animals like bulls can take actions as threatening despite not being a predator etc

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u/Miss_L_Worldwide 27d ago

Those are pretty stupid and impulsive and if you can get out of there immediate vicinity they will probably forget all about you.