I've spent a lot of time in the backcountry where apex predators live. Whether it's the mountain lions that dwell in my neighborhood or my hunting grounds—where one stalked me—or the deep, dark timbers where black bears roam, you keep your head on a swivel. I'm heading up to grizzly country next week for a deep woods dirt bike fly fishing trip, and you'd best believe I'm bringing my sidearm. After all, you're in their home, not yours.
And despite humans having egos that somehow make us believe we're at the top of the food chain, we absolutely aren't. Nor are these friend-shaped animals actually our friends, as their teeth, claws, and general demeanor should tell you.
But despite our big brains, humans are extremely stupid creatures and when they see something that looks warm, cuddly, and fuzzy, they tend to try and befriend it. I can't believe I have to say this, but they shouldn't. And it generally results in that person getting hurt, being killed, and the animal being an animal getting the sharp end of a rifle round. This is exactly the case with this motorcyclist who was killed and dragged off into the forest while riding in Europe and trying to befriend a number of bears.
