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Three cases giant panda attack on human at Beijing Zoo
Peixun Zhang1, Tianbing Wang1, Jian Xiong1
1Peking University People's Hospital Beijing 100044, China.
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
|January 1, 2015
Summary
Giant pandas, often seen as docile, can exhibit vicious behavior. This study details three rare giant panda attacks on humans at the Beijing Zoo, highlighting their potentially dangerous nature.
Area of Science:
- Zoology
- Animal Behavior
- Public Health
Background:
- Giant pandas are widely perceived as gentle herbivores, primarily known for consuming bamboo.
- This perception often overshadows the potential for aggressive or dangerous behavior in these animals.
- Attacks by giant pandas on humans are exceptionally uncommon, leading to a general underestimation of risk.