Deadly Selfies...why?

[Catherine]

We have all taken pictures and we sometimes have pictures of animals in them. When I have taken a picture of one of my animals as a selfie it was because I wanted a picture of the animal. I wanted to be in the picture because we have a relationship.
I don't think this is the same thing at all.

Selfies the way they have become is a fad that has people doing crazy things to get a selfie. They could be just fun, but they are not fun for the animals. People are trying to outdo each other.

I think it is irresponsible for tourists to be encouraged to take selfies with animals.  Things end badly for the animals in these situations.