Sharing a world with predators is much like driving.  It's pretty safe if you follow a few rules.  You could stop all crashes by getting rid of cars, but who would want to do that?  And yet some people have tried to eliminate risks to humans and their livestock by getting rid of all big cats.  That method makes no sense, but it was used for many years around the world, and some people still feel that big cats are pests to be shot on site.  How do you feel about it?

CONFLICTS WITH MAN

THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE - The activities for this section are serious too, because there's nothing funny about conflict.  Try them anyway...you'll be glad you did.

REVIEW WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED - Do you have time to answer five questions?  See how much you learned about conflicts with man by CLICKING HERE.

ACTIVITY - A little something extra about how the general principles covered here apply to the real world...

• The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Cougar:  America's answer to the lion was driven across America back toward the Pacific.  Now it's pushing back.

SEE AND DO - Take it to the max with more challenging adventures recommended by Operation Survival 21...

• Ask a teacher or park official what you can do to be safe when you are in the woods.  Next time you are in a park, find out what the visitor safety rules are.

MOVING RIGHT ALONG - To go on to the next section, "Habitat Loss," click the "NEXT" pawprint at the bottom of the page.