I have regular nightmares about bears
shareNo, but I did encounter a horse that got loose at summer camp once, and I stood very, very still as he trotted past me. We were within an inch of each other, and he was giving me that Crabby Eye horses give when upset or angry. He could have easily knocked me down or trampled me, but I stayed out of his way until the stable hands caught him again.
shareA baby ate my dingo.
This was a signature of someone here back in the IMDb days. I remember having to read it a couple times to figure out what was going on. For some reason I find it funny, but it may be in poor taste.
Yes, when I was a kid visiting Yosemite National Park with my parents. While walking on a trail I saw a grizzly bear standing up on it's hind legs and it scared me so much I started running.
shareNot really close ones, no. Heard a rattle snake but didn't see it; saw a water moccasin in the creek where I was swimming, but it just swam by.
The most threatening animal encounters I've had where I really did fear for my safety has been with humans.