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Global Record of Historical Wolf Attacks
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A historical list of wolf attacks on humans around the world is provided, with records beginning in the 14th century. This collection details the location, date, and nature of the attacks, offering valuable information for studying human-wildlife interactions. The data, sourced from Wikipedia, is an incomplete list containing 462 documented incidents and is suitable for various types of analysis, including data visualisation and data cleaning exercises.
Columns
- Victims: Contains the name, age, and gender of the victims. Information is often general, such as "Unknown, adult, female" or "Child".
- Date: Specifies the date or year the attack took place.
- Type of attack: Categorises the nature of the wolf attack. "Predatory" is the most frequent type, followed by "Rabid".
- Location: Details the geographical location where the incident occurred, with entries like "Malbosc, France" and "Cavaglià, Northern Italy."
- Notes: Provides additional details and context regarding the attack, such as the outcome for the victim. This column has missing values for 16% of the records.
Distribution
The data is distributed as a single CSV file named
global_wolves.csv, with a file size of 74.96 kB. The dataset contains 462 documented attacks organised into five columns.Usage
This dataset is suitable for various applications, including:
- Data Visualisation: Creating maps and timelines to illustrate the geographical and historical distribution of wolf attacks.
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Analysing patterns related to attack types, victim demographics, and locations.
- Academic Research: Supporting studies in biology and ecology concerning human-wildlife conflict.
- Data Cleaning Practice: Offering a real-world dataset for honing data preparation skills, due to its missing values and varied entries.
Coverage
The dataset has a global scope, with locations spanning various countries and regions, including France and Italy. Its historical coverage is extensive, with records starting from the 14th century and continuing into later periods. Victim information is varied, with details available for adults and children, although specific demographic data is often limited.
License
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO)
Who Can Use It
- Biologists and Ecologists: Can analyse historical data to understand long-term patterns in wolf behaviour.
- Historians: Can use the data to explore historical accounts of wildlife encounters and their impact on human communities.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: Can apply data visualisation and statistical analysis techniques to uncover insights.
- Students: Can use this dataset for projects related to data science, biology, or environmental studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Record of Historical Wolf Attacks
- Human-Wolf Encounters: A Historical Dataset
- Wolf Attack Incidents Worldwide
- Historical Wolf Attack Database
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Original Data Source: Global Record of Historical Wolf Attacks
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