Nonfatal, Nonpredatory Jaguar Attacks in Brazil : A Case Series

Haddad Jr., Vidal; Neto, Manoel Francisco de Campos; Barreiros, João P.

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Haddad Jr., Vidal

Neto, Manoel Francisco de Campos

Barreiros, João P.

Abstract(s)

The jaguar, Panthera onca (Linnaeus, 1758), is the biggest felid in the Americas. Its range extends from the southwestern United States to northern Argentina. Herein, we present 5 nonfatal jaguar attacks that occurred in Brazil between March 2010 and November 2021. Most of the cases occurred when the victim encountered a jaguar guarding its food or cubs or devouring prey; none appeared to be the result of predatory behavior.

Keywords

Animal Attacks on Humans Animal Bite and Scratch Injuries Large Felid Attacks on Humans

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/6558

Citation

Haddad Junior, V., Neto, M.F.C. & Barreiros, J.P. (2022). Nonfatal, nonpredatory jaguar attacks in Brazil: a case series. "Wilderness & Environmental Medicine", 33(4), 464-468. DOI:10.1016/j.wem.2022.07.003