Does playing dead work in case a lion or a tiger is after you?

Playing dead works well with bears because bears generally attack people defensively. We are not generally prey to them, so bear on human violence is—most of the time—because the bear feels threatened. read more

If you’re out in the wilderness and you come across one of the Big Five of felines (Puma, Tiger, Leopard, Lion, and Jaguar), DO NOT PLAY DEAD. Don’t get yourself into a submissive position, or you will die. read more

Lion don't know your heart rate if you play dead. But it does not ignore if you play dead, it instead will see you as a meal. Do not attempt to play dead. read more