If you see an animal while hiking in the Ocala National Forest, the best thing to do is to stay calm and avoid any sudden movements. If the animal does not seem threatening, you can slowly back away from it and continue on your hike. If the animal does seem aggressive or if you feel like you are in danger, make a lot of noise by yelling or banging on something to scare it off. You should also try to put something between you and the animal, like a tree or large rock.