a bear

• climb a tree
• don't run around or struggle - you'll only upset it
• bears are faster runners than you - and contrary to myth they go pretty fast downhill too
• if all else fails play dead. keep your backpack on; it's extra protection

a big cat

• don't run away - they will chase you
• fight back - grab anything you can as a weapon and hit it in the head. protect your neck!
• don't play dead or go into a fetal position: they will think you are a small animal and be less afraid of you

a crocodile

• stay on land
• run away in a straight line. crocodiles hate to chase things
• make a lot of noise - they don't like that
• try poking it in the eyes
• if it rolls, go in the same direction so you don't lose a limb
• you can try playing dead, as they'll think you drowned and might let you loose

a shark

• don't hit it with your bare hands and feet if you can avoid it
• if you must - concentrate on its sensitive eyes and gills
• most sharks won't bite you twice, but you should get out of the water as quickly and clamly as possible to avoid bleeding around them

a wolf

• make yourself look bigger
• maintain eye contact
• back away slowly
• if it goes for you, grab both sides of the head and immobilise the jaws. You'll probably get bitten quite a lot unless you've practiced this

Keep these notes with you at all times - you never know when they could save your life!*

* Always seek permission from an adult before following the advice here