Don't approach it – wait for the animal to come closer on its own.Approaching a UMA (Cryptid)As a reminder, UMA is the popular Japanese term for "cryptid" – UMA being an abbreviation for Unidentified Mysterious Animal.I don't know whether it works with a UMA, but......I can tell you how I usually approach animals.Let's practice with this little one.If your eyes meet, look away every so often.Get on the same level as the animal.You can then try calling out to it with a gentle voice.~Zip~BloopThe sound of letting air out of one's mouth after exhaling or trying to talk underwater.
