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Old 05-22-2009, 03:22 PM   #10
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Re: Davis Mountain State Park; Questions

You won't need to "worry" about the javelina per say. They are basically indifferent to people and will wander right through your camp, but are not outwardly aggressive unless they feel threatened. (and being a pack animal, you'd have your hands full!) Just remember to give them the space and respect you'd give any other wildlife, and certainly don't feed them and keep camp clean.

There have been known mountain lions in the park. The chances of a spotting one, no less have an encounter are extremely slim. Might be a good idea to review how to behave in the situation of encounter (make yourself appear larger, make noise, DON'T turn and run, try to scare it off) and don't let the littlest ones too far out of sight on the trail. No cause for worry really, but best to be informed. You'd be very fortunate to actually see one. The interpretive center has good information on the local wildlife and the little ones will like the animal diorama.

Other than that, just remember to respect and give space to any critter you come across just as you would anywhere in the wild.

Have a great trip!
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