a public service announcement & some drawings

What to do if you encounter a bear:

Let the bear know you are human. Talk to the bear in a normal voice. Wave your arms. Help the bear recognize you. If the bear gets too close, raise your voice and be more aggressive. If a bear actually makes contact, surrender! Fall to the ground and play dead. Lie flat on your stomach, or curl up in a ball with your hands behind your neck. Typically, a bear will break off it's attack once it feels the threat has been eliminated. Remain motionless for as long as possible. (via)

(too bad there are no such guides to fending off sea monsters)

Finally a (borderline-racist, perhaps?) illustration inspired by the best book I will read this summer (Agatha Christie of course)