00:00Dangerous wildlife in national parks, why distance and respect matter.
00:05A bison can charge faster than a visitor can run.
00:09Across U.S. national parks, trails, campgrounds, rivers, deserts, and forests,
00:14dangerous animals demand distance, patience, and respect.
00:19Alligators lurk in Everglades water, where people and pets can get too close to marsh edges.
00:25Grizzly bears roam Yellowstone and Glacier, using powerful bodies, sharp claws, and strong noses near trails and campsites.
00:33Black bears raid food boxes, tents, and trash areas, when visitors leave snacks or coolers unsecured.
00:40Mountain lions move through western parks, stalking deer, and slipping across rocks, brush, and shaded trails.
00:47Rattlesnakes coil in Grand Canyon, Zion, and Joshua Tree, warning hikers with rattles before striking in defense.
00:55Wolves travel in packs through Yellowstone and Alaska parks, usually avoiding people but guarding dens and food.
01:02Bison graze near roads and boardwalks, but heavy bodies and sudden charges injure tourists who stand too close.
01:09Wild boars root through southeastern parkland, using tusks and heavy shoulders when cornered or protecting young.
01:18Coyotes move through deserts, campgrounds, and park roads, becoming bold when people feed them or leave food behind.
01:25These park animals share one warning.
01:28Distance, food storage, leashes, and marked trails keep visitors safer.
01:33When a wild animal blocks a trail, the smartest step is always backward.
01:39Let's go.
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