Following birds won't always lead you to water.

Make loud noises and stomp to scare away snakes.

Herbivores will get aggressive in the wild if you go near them.

Never drink your pee if you're dehydrated because it will destroy your kidneys.

There is only a specific type of cactus you can drink from, not all of them.

Always look for shelter first if you're lost.

Your best bet is to stay under a table or desk during an earthquake.

Drinking alcohol will not keep you warm.

Don't wear cotton clothing when surviving in the cold because it holds moisture in, making you cooler.

Avoid mushrooms when foraging for food as very few are edible.

Trying to remove a bullet can be more dangerous than leaving it in.

Never turn your back on a wolf or it will pounce on you.

If you fall overboard on a ship don't try to swim to safety. You need to focus on staying afloat while waiting for rescue.

If you're stabbed never remove the knife or you risk bleeding out.

Never eat snow, it will just cool you down.

Peeing on a jellyfish sting doesn't help, it just releases more toxin.

Trying to suck venom out of a snake bite will only make it worse.

You can't outrun a tornado, you need to look for shelter.

You don't need to wait 24 hours to report a missing person.

If you're about to be in an accident going limp will decrease your chance of injury.

Never loosen a tourniquet if it starts hurting.