More and more Deers At Japan's Nara Park Bite People And 80% Of The Cases Involved Foreign Tourists. Via: 9Gag
Many tourists first lure the deer with shika senbei (deer crackers), which are sold in Nara Park. Once the deer approach, the tourists hide the snacks, making the animals wait as they attempt to snap photos.
The local government has tried to advise tourists on appropriate behaviour around the animals, releasing informational videos and posting 40 signboards in several languages around the park. But the effort appears to have fallen short.
They are used to people. So, it's okay for tourists to feed them shika senbei in a normal way… but please keep in mind that they are wild animals.
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