Monday, November 23, 2009

Killer instincts



Should you decide to go on safari while in Uganda, or visit some of its more remote places, there are a couple of important animal facts you need to keep in mind. The number one killer of humans on land, is the buffalo.* While it won't eat you, it will impale you and toss you around like a rag doll. It is best to lie flat on the ground should you encounter one, and wait it out.


The number one killer of humans in the water, is the hippo. While these portly beasts don't look scary (with their mouths closed), they are exceptionally fast. If you visit Queen Elizabeth National Park (one of Uganda's biggest), you will see lions and leopards and crocodiles, but keep in mind that it's not the animal with the biggest teeth you need to fear the most. And for goodness sakes, stay out of the water!
* mosquitoes are technically the number one killer of humans.

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