Look I'm not scared of wild animals that I'm familiar with, it's the type like wolves that have been re-introduced in my lifetime that I am concerned about.

We all understand about bears and cougars (I am not talking about hairy gay men, or predatory older women), but for some of us who grew up here, not many of us heard much about wolves at all, except for fairy tales. Because the issue never presented itself, before now.
Will I try to educate myself about them before heading out into a wilderness area where they might be located? I sure will

As far as sticking to the mall, I imagine there are far more predators there these days. (Think Southcenter Shootings)