2007-02-05 03:18:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Should be a problem unless you are afraid of the animal.
Wild animals are used to a system of hierarchy. Animals of the same species use body language to express dominance. The alpha male or female generally stand erect or fluff out their feathers or fur or growl. The lower ranking animal will hunch over, make itself smaller or do something to reduce it's threat potential toward the dominate one. In all it seems animals have a better social system than humans.
2007-02-05 03:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the animal world body language is everything, and looking an animal directly in the eyes is a sign of aggression and challenge. You are provoking an attack if you show your self to be a threat or challenger. That is why you should always take a submissive attitude with wild animals and avoid close contact if possible. You should also always Back away from a wild animal instead of turning to leave, (if you happen upon one in the wild), it causes the animal to think of you as prey and give chase.
2007-02-05 14:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by alpacalady72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some wild animals consider staring into their eyes as a challenge or a threat.
I don't think this is true for all animals, though.
2007-02-05 11:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Omni D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
looking a wild animal in the eyes can lead the animal to mistake that you are a predator, and he will try and get the first move on you.
2007-02-05 12:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by Falcon Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some animals have a heirarchy. The lower you are on the ladder, the less right you have to look at somebody.
2007-02-05 14:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in many animal social hierarchies, its considered you being dominant, with dogs or example, especially one that is aggressive. The same goes with gorillas and baboons. Its like a challenge to them of dominance.
2007-02-05 11:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by deal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The animal takes it as you challenging him. Look down and be low to the ground but if you can , get the hell out of there first.
2007-02-05 11:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by cowboybronco01 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's their way of challenging. If you're dominant all you have to do is stare the other animal down. If you stare at an animal that believes itself to be dominant, then you are essentially asking it to fight to keep its dominance.
2007-02-05 11:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They see it as a threat and may attack you or become aggressive.
2007-02-05 12:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beacause they think you want to fight!
2007-02-05 16:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by GA_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋