mauling
Mauling is the act of causing injury through violent physical contact, typically by a large animal that bites, claws, or pins a person to the ground. The term is most often used to describe attacks by wild or domestic animals on humans, though it can also refer to severe rough handling by a person in some contexts or to related sports terminology.
In wildlife and domestic animal settings, maulings occur when an animal feels threatened, is defending young,
In sports, maul has a distinct meaning in rugby, where it describes a phase of play in
Prevention and safety emphasize avoiding risky wildlife interactions, using protective measures in environments with dangerous animals,