Human Safety

Environment and Wildlife

Snow leopard attacks on humans are rare but serious events in the mountain regions of Central and South Asia. This overview explains when and why encounters may turn dangerous,...

Animal Behavior

An adult human cannot reliably beat a healthy adult crocodile in a direct physical encounter. Crocodiles possess extreme bite forces, armored skin, rapid water acceleration, and...

Wildlife Behavior & Safety

Attacks in which a polar bear kills and consumes a human are rare but highly consequential events. When they occur, they typically involve a predatory outcome rather than a defe...