Attacks on humans by carnivorous animals have increased steadily since 1950, according to a recent study. Despite the uptick, such incidents are still relatively rare.
The report, which includes 33 contributors, was published in the peer-reviewed journal
Penteriani said that while the overall number of carnivore attacks has increased, such incidents are still relatively rare. The report found that Asia and Africa have had the sharpest increases. Most carnivore attacks in high-income countries occurred during recreational activities such as hiking or camping. In low-income countries, carnivore attacks occurred more commonly among people engaging in livelihood activities such as hunting or farming. Globally, 32% of all attacks were fatal, according to the study.
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