[Julian]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

Did the parents not teach their child not to touch a wild animal? A wild animal would not know that the hand approaching it is not evil. It will see it as an attack, and (to paraphrase Jurassic Park) defend itself, violently if necessary.

I'm pretty sure I was taught never to touch wild animals.

I certainly was, but as usual I didn't listen and ended up marrying my first wife.