Natural Dangers in the Veld
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The Gold Wolf Outdoor Challenge includes the requirement "Discuss the natural dangers you may find in the veld". Here are some ideas for discussion points:
Weather
- Sunburn, heat exhaustion
- Rain, wind and cold - exposure
- Lightning
- Falling trees and branches in high wind
Animals and plants
- Stings and bites - snakes, scorpions, spiders,
- Carrying diseases - mosquitoes, animals with rabies
- Dangerous wild animals
- Dangerous plants e.g. blister bush
Physical hazards
- Getting lost
- Getting stuck
- Danger of falling
- Streams and rivers - flooding, dangers when crossing
- Fire
- Falling rocks and avalanche
Eating and drinking
- Running out of water
- Drinking dirty water
- Eating poisonous plants
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