If you went on a mission to an exotic location or a tropical climate, chances are you've got some great stories about all the horrific spiders and insects you had to battle during your service. And if you didn't, chances are you've heard all about them.
Occasionally, though, returned missionaries get to tell stories about wildlife encounters that were a little . . . bigger. Here's photo proof that some of our missionaries have met up with some of the most incredible creatures our animal kingdom has to offer!
Thanks to ldsmissionaries.com for pointing us to some of these great photos!

Photo courtesy of MissionPics (Instagram)

Photo courtesy of MissionPics (Instagram)

Photo submitted by Amanda Rueda

Photo submitted by Mike Bryson

Photo retrieved from Instagram

Photo retrieved from Instagram

Photo retrieved from Instagram

Photo retrieved from Instagram

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BONUS ROUND
Since you made it to the end of our missionaries with animals gallery, here's a fantastic picture of a couple of animals as missionaries for your viewing pleasure.

Photo courtesy of ldsmissionaries.com