but I'd never want to be near a gator, crocodile, shark or really any other apex predator.

but I'd never want to be near a gator, crocodile, shark or really any other apex predator.
Any animal in the wild needs to be given a wide berth and preferably be with someone who knows that animal, follow the rules and with someone who knows that animal do as you are told.I'm kind of afraid of elephants. I don't dislike them, I just don't want to be in close proximity to them. I've seen too many videos of them trampling people.