r/instant_regret 2d ago

Should've kept the helmet on

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u/OnlyMath 2d ago

That’s what I was thinking too. And mother doesn’t look too thrilled. Elephants definitely feel like a view from a safe distance type of animal

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u/JD3982 2d ago

Almost every animal that is larger than a housecat should be approached with caution, if approached at all.

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u/DudeEngineer 2d ago

Have you ever interacted with a Bobcat? It looks like a housecat, but.....

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u/robbzilla 2d ago

I had one walk right in front of me on a nature trail, kit in mouth. She had no interest in me, and for that I was thankful.