::For many people there is something magical about an encounter with an wild animal. Obviously much care should be taken, as without due respect an encounter can be seriously dangerous either to the human or the wild animal. I Include some of my most exciting wildlife encounters below. Please do feel free to add your own. Please note, this forum is supposed to give you an opportunity to talk about exciting animal encounters where ever they were. I have had wonderful encounters with deer, and badgers (and beavers) among many others – in the UK. This website is there to encourage interest and conservation of wildlife around the world, not just exotic animals far away.