Not only are these young people washed up on this strange island they also have to survive in anyway they can. However surviving will not always be an easy task. Not only do they have to keep hydrated,collect food,have shelter they also have to stay clear of other things on the island... These young people are NOT alone and there is danger almost everywhere. For you see many dangers await these people.
Animals-In the jungle, you can take your pick from thousands of creatures that could harm or kill you. If you're into mammals, everything from wild boars to jaguars and cougars can pose a threat. If insects are your thing, you've got scorpions, brown recluse spiders and fire ants to consider. And, if there's one thing the jungle has plenty of, it's snakes. Coral snakes, pit vipers, cobras and the dreaded anaconda, a massive constrictor snake, are just a few of the deadly serpents you can come across. How about a nice dip in the river? Just watch out for the carnivorous piranhas. See that cute yellow tree frog? Would you like to pick it up and get a closer look? Don't do it -- it's the golden poison dart frog and has enough toxins (1 mg) in it to kill 10 to 20 humans. So don't let the beauty of the Jungle fool you there are creatures that will harm you. Stay sharp.
Mosquito-related illness: Mosquitoes in the jungle can infect you with malaria, West Nile virus, Dengue fever or yellow fever. Malaria is the worst of the bunch, killing more than 1 million people per year. The most common strain of this parasitic infection, Plasmodium Falciparum, is also the most deadly. Dengue fever is a potentially deadly viral disease with more than 50 million cases reported each year. It's characterized by a high fever, rash and muscle pain.
Finding Food- Besides water, the other thing you'll need to survive in the jungle is food. Your dining choices largely revolve around edible plants, fruit, insects and fish. Avoid plants with white or yellow berries. Don't eat mushrooms. Some are safe, but many are highly toxic and even deadly, so it's not worth the risk. Avoid plants with thorns. If it tastes bitter or soapy, spit it out. Steer clear of shiny leaves. Stay away from plants with leaves in groups of three. Stay away from plants with umbrella-shaped flowers. Avoid beans or plants with seeds inside a pod. Milky or discolored sap is a warning sign. Avoid anything with an almond smell.
Insects- Steer clear of brightly colored insects. Avoid insects that are extremely pungent. Don't eat hairy critters or bugs that bite or sting.
Animals-In the jungle, you can take your pick from thousands of creatures that could harm or kill you. If you're into mammals, everything from wild boars to jaguars and cougars can pose a threat. If insects are your thing, you've got scorpions, brown recluse spiders and fire ants to consider. And, if there's one thing the jungle has plenty of, it's snakes. Coral snakes, pit vipers, cobras and the dreaded anaconda, a massive constrictor snake, are just a few of the deadly serpents you can come across. How about a nice dip in the river? Just watch out for the carnivorous piranhas. See that cute yellow tree frog? Would you like to pick it up and get a closer look? Don't do it -- it's the golden poison dart frog and has enough toxins (1 mg) in it to kill 10 to 20 humans. So don't let the beauty of the Jungle fool you there are creatures that will harm you. Stay sharp.
Mosquito-related illness: Mosquitoes in the jungle can infect you with malaria, West Nile virus, Dengue fever or yellow fever. Malaria is the worst of the bunch, killing more than 1 million people per year. The most common strain of this parasitic infection, Plasmodium Falciparum, is also the most deadly. Dengue fever is a potentially deadly viral disease with more than 50 million cases reported each year. It's characterized by a high fever, rash and muscle pain.
Finding Food- Besides water, the other thing you'll need to survive in the jungle is food. Your dining choices largely revolve around edible plants, fruit, insects and fish.
Avoid plants with white or yellow berries.
Don't eat mushrooms. Some are safe, but many are highly toxic and even deadly, so it's not worth the risk.
Avoid plants with thorns.
If it tastes bitter or soapy, spit it out.
Steer clear of shiny leaves.
Stay away from plants with leaves in groups of three.
Stay away from plants with umbrella-shaped flowers.
Avoid beans or plants with seeds inside a pod.
Milky or discolored sap is a warning sign.
Avoid anything with an almond smell.
Insects-
Steer clear of brightly colored insects.
Avoid insects that are extremely pungent.
Don't eat hairy critters or bugs that bite or sting.