The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) educated Kenyans on how to act during a hyena encounter.
Responding to a story on increased attacks aired by national television, KWS advised people to act if they came across the animal.
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According to the KWS, hyenas can attack humans if they come into contact with them randomly.KWS used an illustrational graphic to lay out at least seven things to do if attacked.
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First, KWS advised against running since it would invite a predator's pursuit. Second, they reminded people not to lie down or seem to sleep in order not to pique the animal's interest.
Furthermore, in the event of a hyena attack, Kenyans have been advised to "remain calm," "show no fear," and "talk to the hyena."
Kenyans were taught to make loud, angry noises to mimic an assault, stand their ground, and walk away while confronting the animal.
Most people who read the handbook could not fully comprehend how to act truly, considering that at some point, one is advised to remain calm while acting violently as if poised to strike.
Kenyans were, however, not taking the instructions seriously and asked what language the animals spoke if they needed to engage them.
"On point #3:What languages do they understand? Do they prefer formal or casual talk? Also, do they like small talk or prefer we jump straight to the agenda?"
"Dear@KWSKenya, such advice needs to be accompanied by a video demo. I remember being told once to check if the snake has a triangular head to know if it's poisonous or not! Hahaha...never! Wacha tukutane nayo huko mbele."
