What Makes A Man-Eater?
Wild World・2 minutes read
India hosts a diverse array of wildlife, with Bengal tigers being formidable creatures known for attacking humans, leading to conflicts and man-eaters. Jim Corbett, a skilled tracker and hunter, successfully eliminated a man-eating tiger in Eastern India, emphasizing the need to protect and conserve tigers despite occasional incidents of human attacks.
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- India's diverse landscapes host a wide array of wildlife, including Bengal tigers, known for their formidable size and strength, with a history of conflict with humans due to factors like habitat loss and historical hunting, leading to the rise of man-eaters like the infamous beast of Champawat.
- Jim Corbett, a skilled tracker and hunter, played a crucial role in eliminating man-eating tigers, showcasing bravery and expertise in confronting these threats, emphasizing the need to address individual cases of man-eaters while working towards conservation efforts to protect and reintroduce tiger populations, urging viewers to support by avoiding tiger products and reporting sightings to authorities or organizations like TRAFFIC.
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What is the average weight of Bengal tigers?
100-240kg
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