"Well, that is a slight exaggeration. Likely due to the fact that a slight scratch can get easily infected out there and it is far harder to treat. Malaria is also quite common." He adds with a snort. "But yes, I've had to chase off packs of animals. Natives that refused to communicate peacefully, though I can hardly blame them for that. Climbed mountains, traveled the length of rivers that would make the Est seem like a stream and many other things. I even have the scars to prove some of it." He adds with a chuckle as he absently rolls up one sleeve and shows the lad the scarring on his left arm. "Territorial jungle cat, a jaguar, got its teeth into me before I managed to bat it off." He explains.