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Keeping dangerous and wild animals in captivity often results in tragedy.
Captive Dangerous Wildlife Incidents
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1990 to Present United States
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# of Incidents |
Adult Deaths |
Adult Injuries |
Child Deaths |
Child Injuries |
Animal Deaths Due to Incident |
Total Human Deaths |
Total Human Injuries |
| Big Cat |
261 |
16 |
156 |
4 |
60 |
79 |
20 |
216 |
| Elephant |
78 |
13 |
105 |
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15 |
2 |
13 |
120 |
| Bear |
44 |
3 |
26 |
— |
9 |
12 |
3 |
35 |
| Primate |
191 |
1 |
116 |
— |
51 |
21 |
1 |
167 |
| Total |
574 |
33 |
403 |
4 |
135 |
114 |
37 |
538 |
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Detailed Lists of Incidents (United States)
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