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List of large carnivores known to prey on humans

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This is a list of large carnivores known to prey on humans. This list does not include animal attacks on humans by domesticated species (dogs), or animals held in zoos, aquaria, circuses, private homes, or other non-natural settings. To prey on means "to seize and eat (something) as prey". Synonyms include stalk, chase, hunt, pursue, and destroy. Statistically, attacks on humans by wild carnivores are an extremely rare cause of death—even in regions with high levels of human-wildlife interaction and relatively high absolute numbers of attacks. Documented carnivore attacks on humans appear to be increasing in frequency for a variety of reasons, including human population growth, animal habitat loss, and declining populations of traditional prey species.

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See also List of largest land carnivorans List of deadliest animals to humans Largest wild canids List of largest cats Man-eating animal List of dangerous snakes

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Further reading Barker, Kristin J.; Cole, Eric; Courtemanch, Alyson; Dewey, Sarah; Gustine, David; Mills, Kenneth; Stephenson, John; Wise, Benjamin; Middleton, Arthur D. (April 2023). "Large carnivores avoid humans while prioritizing prey acquisition in anthropogenic areas". Journal of Animal Ecology. 92 (4): 889–900. Bibcode:2023JAnEc..92..889B. doi:10.1111/1365-2656.13900. ISSN 0021-8790. PMID 36757108.

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