A man was killed by a lion after climbing a wall and entering its enclosure at a zoo in Brazil on Sunday, an incident that was captured in a video that has circulated on social media.

Why It Matters

The incident underscores the importance of clear animal-safety protocols and the challenges facilities face when unexpected human behavior puts both visitors and animals at risk.

In January, F. Iriskulov was killed by lions at a zoo in Uzbekistan after entering their pen to film a video. Last year, a man was killed by a lion after entering its enclosure, apparently to take a selfie, at a zoo in Tirupati, India

What To Know

Authorities in the eastern city of João Pessoa confirmed in a statement cited by local outlets that a man was killed by a lioness at the Arruda Câmara Zoo Botanical

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