That is the reason why I dont want to be in Africa

So.  You think you land in AFRICA and this happens?  

I think you have to GO to places that have these animals running wild.  They are not in major areas running wild.  

You will be more likely to be killed by predators that KILL these kinds of animals than the animals themselves.  They would see some innocent child like yourself full of wonder, and they would rob you blind, sell you into a sex slave operation, or just kill you for sport.

Stay home.  You are too naïve. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at April 21, 2019 5:26 PM MDT

i bet you're more likely to get shot visiting the US than you are to be mauled in Africa 

Well to be fair, the headlines say rare... so that means it is not usual.. I think perhaps that with climate change and pressure for land - many animals are getting more desperate for food. I doubt you would even see a lion let alone be attacked by one. 

My son once got a job based on his answer to, "What's the most unusual thing that's ever happened to you?" - his answer was.. "Well, I was once bitten by a lion."  - He was too, and I remember he sent a text saying, "It was inevitable I would get bitten by a lion" - then I didn't hear from him for 3 weeks.. He was fine but his phone charger broke. 

To be fair though he was volunteering on reserve out there and the lion was a semi-tame one and it was only playing. 

Then I guess you shouldn’t go.