I have never climbed mount Everest

 but I have climbed castle hill.

I have never seen a bear 

but I have seen a muntjac deer run away from a loin.

I have never been to war

but I have played combat paintball and got shot in the hand.

I have never seen a lion eating 

but I have seen my bearded dragon await his prey.

I have never seen a dragon

but I have seen my cat fly across the room.

I have never seen a eagle

but I have seen a crow in the dark under a street lamp.