KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 -- Recent crocodile attacks have drawn public attention to wildlife encounters in Malaysia, prompting questions about what people should do and who they should call when they come across a wild animal.

Crocodile encounters are just one of many wildlife incidents reported across the country though.

Government data show that reports of human-wildlife conflict involve a range of species, including long-tailed macaques, elephants, wild boars, Malayan tigers and tapirs, highlighting that wildlife encounters are not uncommon in Malaysia.

So, if you come across a wild animal, what should you do? Who should you call? And what happens after authorities arrive?

Based on advice from the relevant authorities, here is what yo...