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September 27, 2025

Jaguars Attacks on Humans in the Brazilian Amazon

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FFFabrícia Reges FerreiraECElildo Alves Ribeiro de CarvalhoJMJoana Macedo

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Overview

Analysis identifies 84 jaguar attacks on humans in the Brazilian Amazon, suggesting more frequent incidents than previously thought.

Key Points

  • Jaguar attacks on humans occur more frequently than previously recognized, challenging earlier perceptions.
  • A total of 84 cases were documented, primarily involving adult men engaged in subsistence activities.
  • Fatalities were more common among unaccompanied individuals lacking defensive tools or weapons.
  • Despite their frequency, jaguar attacks remain less common than other large carnivores, emphasizing the need for safety strategies.

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Ferreira et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3ddeebfec0fc5236929https://doi.org/10.32942/x2m63d
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