Famous last words: If not friend, then why friend shaped? Hmm? Approaching wild animals can drastically affect their well-being and, in some cases, their survival. When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, on a road, or in a developed area, leave it alone and give it space. We all need space. P.S. Most wildlife prefer not to carpool. You shouldn’t let them behind the wheel either. They may drive angry. Image: Three views of bear ears from Katmai National Park & Preserve. Top- adult female bear #94 Middle - male bear #480 Otis Bottom - adult female bear #128 Grazer #wildlifesafety #ifnotfriendwhyfriendshaped #bearsears #nature #safety #carpool #travel