Attacks on humans by jaguars (Panthera onca) are uncommon but can be serious.
Risk factors:
(1) habitat destruction with increased potential for human contact
(2) loss of normal prey
(3) hunting or trying to capture a jaguar
(4) predatory behavior by the jaguar (person asleep, child)
(5) being surprised
(6) during the mating season
(7) presence of cubs
Types of injuries:
(1) bite to the neck with damage to the cervical spine
(2) bites at other sites
(3) claw marks
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