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lord of the flies survival guide
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Shelters Where to Build Them Make sure there is material nearby to construct the shelter with Must be on level ground and be large enough for you to lie down in Provides some protection from natural hazards and wild animals Is free of insects, reptiles, and poisonous plants Getting Drinkable Water Catch rain in leaves, shells or any other container Dig a hole on the beach so that water can seep in Water can also be found sometimes in rock crevices or between the branches of trees. Use a cloth to absorb the water. Water Purification Before drinking water obtained from you must purify to prevent diseases. In order to purify water, place the water in a bowl maybe made from coconut shell and boil it for one minute. Fire Where to Build your Fire Dry Protected from the wind Relatively close to your shelter Source of fuel nearby Best way to build a fire Tepee Place the tinder in the shape of a cone or tepee. Place also some kindling on the outside. Ignite the center and the outside logs will fall in and feed the fire as the tepee Food Animals for Food Insects Insects have lots of protein. Avoid insects that sting or bite, brightly colored or hairy. Becarefull some have diseases. Worms are also a substantial source of protein. Dig them out of damp Before eating. Wash them out before eating Fish All fresh water fish are edible but should be cooked before consumption. Saltwater fish can be eaten raw. Birds All birds are edible. Specie Nesting Place Nesting Period Inland birds Trees, woods, or fields Year round Cranes and herons Mangrove swamps and high trees near water Spring and early summer Sea birds Low sand islands or sand bars Spring and early summer Gulls, auks, murres and cormorants Steep rocky coasts Spring and early summer Mammals Though most appealing to our tastes, they are rather difficult to catch. They will fight back in desperate situations and will protect their young at any cost. Mammals all have teeth and can seriously wound a person. If bitten or scratched, be careful of infection. Plants Plants are important supplements to your diet and are abundant in any area. It is extremely important to identify the plant before eating to avoid poisoning. Here are some guidelines to poisonous plants. Avoid strange plants that have: Milky, discolored sap Beans, bulbs, and seeds in the pods Spines, fine hairs, and pods "Almond" scent in wood or leaves (cyanide) Grain heads with pink, purplish, or black spurs Three leaf pattern Dill, carrot, or parsley-like leaves Common Edible/Medicinal Plants in Tropical Zones Bananas Bamboo Breadfruit Cashew nut Coconut Mango Palm Papaya Sugar Cane Taro Certain types of seaweed* (use Edibility Test) *Harvest only live seaweed attached to rocks in the water or floating. Do not eat seaweed that has been washed nshore. Survival Medicine Water and food are absolutely necessary for everyone. Drink plenty of water and maintain high standards of personal hygiene to prevent disease.
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Title: lord of the flies survival guide
Words: 2489
Rating: None
Pages: 10
submitted by: cxamer55
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