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Why Lions do not attack tourists while on safari jeep

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Most animals don’t attack tourists when they are on a safari vehicle because the Vehicle is part of the Natural landscape just like a tree. Tourists are warned on board never to stand up when predators are near because it changes the silhouette of the vehicle and Animals will be disturbed and can become aggressive if threatened.

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The loudest of all big cats, a lion's roar may be heard up to 8 kilometers distant. Lions have excellent vision at night. They are 6 times more light sensitive than people. They have a clear edge over some prey species when hunting at night thanks to this.

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Before opening new game reserves, they get the lions used to the safari vehicle and people, by driving close to them until they get accustomed to the vehicle and don’t see them as threats. The conservationists do this until the large beast (The Safari vehicle) becomes a part of the landscape. That is why the lions really don’t attack.

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A safari vehicle is bigger than most animals that lions would normally attack. And, most animals are used to the safari vehicle being around, so they at times just ignore the car. It’s unlikely a lion will just attack a safari vehicle if the tourist behaves properly.

If the lions start to investigate too close, the local guides normally orient tourists to stay seated, quiet, and only observe when the animal gets closer. The Lions will not feel threatened. Nevertheless, if the pride of lions insists on being aggressive to humans, which makes the reserve loses money.

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They resell or dispatch them. That’s why you find some safari vehicles are closed for added security and the guards {park rangers} carry rifles. Unfortunately, fatalities do happen.

And the government tends to avoid such disclosures as much as possible. It’s bad for business

I believe they would be more defensive

And always remember animals attack for two reasons

  1. For food
  2. If they are disturbed or feel threatened

Now you know why animals don’t attack tourists on a safari vehicle.

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