Human behaviour can trigger large carnivore attacks in developed countries

摘要: The media and scientific literature are increasingly reporting an escalation of large carnivore attacks on humans in North America Europe. Although rare compared to human fatalities by other wildlife, the often overplay humans, causing increased fear negative attitudes towards coexisting with conserving these species. populations generally increasing developed countries, numbers not solely responsible for observed rise number carnivores. Here we show that people involved outdoor activities and, when doing so, some engage risk-enhancing behaviour can increase probability a risky encounter potential attack. About half well-documented reported have behaviours, most common which is leaving children unattended. Our study provides unique insight into causes, as result prevention, people. Prevention information encourage appropriate sharing landscape carnivores paramount importance reduce both potentially fatal human-carnivore encounters their consequences