True or False: Any adult wild animal that allows humans to approach it closely is most likely sick or injured.

• A. Some may be sick or injured
• B. There is no relation
• C. TRUE
• D. FALSE

Answer: (C)

Wild animals typically avoid people. When an adult wild animal lets you approach closely, it often signals some compromise in its condition—pain, weakness, illness, or injury—that reduces its natural fear and flight response. In wildlife rehabilitation, this behavioral change is a common reason to suspect medical problems and to promptly assess the animal under proper safety protocols. While there are exceptions—habituation from repeated exposure or food provisioning can make some animals tolerate closer approaches—that does not change the overall pattern that such behavior is a notable warning sign warranting evaluation. Therefore, the statement is true: adult wild animals that allow close approach are more likely than not to be sick or injured, or otherwise compromised, and should be treated as such until proven otherwise.