A hiker visiting Jasper National Park in Canada got a surprise lesson in wildlife safety after getting too close to one of the area's many wild elk. The man let curiosity get the better of him and approached a small herd grazing by a lodge to film them at close range.
Unfortunately the nearest animal wasn't appeased by his friendly greeting of "Hey buddy" and butted him, sending him sprawling on the ground. Luckily for him, the elk's lack of antlers mean the only thing injured was probably his dignity.
