This Animal Will Rip Off Your Face If Provoked
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The sloth bear, native to the Indian subcontinent, is widely considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable wild animals.
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They are responsible for more attacks on humans in India than any other large mammal.
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While they primarily feed on insects and fruit, they are famously aggressive when threatened or surprised, particularly at close range.
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Sloth bears have a nasty habit of going on an explosive attack if they're startled.
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They use their sharp claws to rake down the front of their victims, ripping off their faces and gouging out their eyes.
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Unlike other large carnivores that might attack the limbs, sloth bears often target the head and face of humans.
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While terrifying and causing severe injuries, only about 7-8% of sloth bear attacks are lethal.
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Attacks frequently occur when people inadvertently walk up on a foraging or resting bear.
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