What Makes A Man-Eater?

CORRECTION - It seems that I made a mistake about the bite force of a lion. The bite force of a lion is higher than 650 psi and is actually closer to the bite force of a tiger.

The true story of how one Bengal tiger was driven to man-eating in Nepal and India. Sometimes called 'The Beast of Champawat'.

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No Beast So Fierce: The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Man-Eater in History - by Dane Huckelbridge

[wildworld]

CORRECTION - It seems that I made a mistake about the bite force of a lion. The bite force of a lion is higher than 650 psi and is actually closer to the bite force of a tiger. Sorry for the mistake.

[tomhutchins]

I watched this with my little cat. Halfway through he looked at me, bit me on the hand, and went on purring. I think you gave him ideas.

[pankajpant]

I live in the same town of Champawat.
There are still some tigers in the open but attack on humans have reduced drastically.
I go for jogging in the same corbert trail and visit the same spot where the maneater tigress was killed(there is a monument built now).

[corpseinthesky]

This is like listening to a really really high quality audiobook, I loved it! Can’t believe this video doesn’t have more views and likes

[Scott-wfkp]

Your reverence and respect for the tiger and those that seek to preserve it is audible, not to mention greatly appreciated. Explaining the context of this situation is crucial and you did a fantastic job. I especially thank you for shining a light on the unsung heroes, rangers in these areas, who risk their lives to protect species that many would rather destroy.

[Supe-for-the-soul]

I read Maneaters of Kumaon when I was just 11 years old. To date, it remains one of the most memorable pieces of literature I've encountered, simply for the way it gripped my adolescent imagination and influenced my life afterwards.
As I watched this video today, I felt almost the same chill as I felt reading Corbett 40 years ago. Except for some pictorial flaws, the video is very well made. I'll subscribe.
Incidentally, I am happy to report I live in Bhutan, where we've managed to keep enough forests to foster the world's healthiest tiger population. The Champawat maneater's descendants now roam freely and peacefully here even at altitudes of over 12, 000 feet above sea level. And none of them have killed any of us. Corbett would have been happy here.

[stephanmenzel]

Jim Corbett is the greatest. Familiar with all the plants, animals and folks around, respectful with a big loving heart.
RIP Jim.

[joshuariddensdale]

As Jim Cotbett explained in his famous book The ManEaters Of Kumaon, more often than not, tigers become man eaters due to old age, failing health, tooth decay, or other such factors that render them incapable of hunting their natural prey.

[yashkumarap]

We in India have very stringent policies for tiger conservation which has resulted in a significant increase in the tiger count. We are determined towards the cause. The lovely Beasts will soon walk the jungles in great numbers.

Thank you for the video!

[brandyroberts]

You have an incredible talent for telling the story with just enough suspense to keep the watcher glued to the video, but you also show compassion and I love how you added the links for big cat charities. I am glad I found your website!

[richardsegotta]

When I worked at Garrett Air research I met a young Indian engineer. We got to talking about where he was from in India. He said he was born and raised near the Nepal border. Having read Corbett’s Maneaters of Kumaon I asked him if he had ever heard of Corbett. He got quiet and say everyone in that part of the Indian knew Sahib Corbett. Corbett is still revered in that part of Indian 75 years after he passing.

[mysurrealsynapse]

My ancestors are from Uttarakhand. It used to be such a thrill visiting grandparents in the mountains in the 90s when electricity was still not a common resource. My uncles and cousins recounted me so many encounters with leopards and some even with Tigers... The good old days.

This is a very well researched work! Hars off. There's stuff about the regional history very few would know.

[ruthlessone]

This upload is seriously great, every aspect of is flawless and enjoyed every minute of it, something I would expect from a content creator with millions of subs and years of uploads, not someone’s first video??? Please continue to do this, it’s amazing. Thank you!

[dariagh]

This is one of the best tiger documentary I've ever watched. Good explanations, point of view, complex. I loved it and i enjoyed every minute of it. I study tigers and big cats in general by several years and I am amazed by the accuracy of the facts here. Couldn't expect more from this💯

[aarondsouza]

I read about man-eaters nearly all my life, i loved the detailed analysis including the socio-economic-political reasons that lead to that point. Kudos. Enjoying this so far.

[angelbabysqueaky]

They are so beautiful and strong. It's really a shame that
so many are now extinct. Thank you for sharing all the information with us.

[krogan]

This is the kind of wildlife documentary that is sorely missing and it actually feels like you have such respect both for the animals, people affected by them and me as viewer.

[ashishm]

Extraordinary content. You have made it almost like a professional documentory and yeah Great narrative skills as well.

Keep up the good work....👍

[htfanai]

Living in India in northeast state Mizoram, our ancestors have plenty of history and stories, pass down through generations, you won't believe how intelligent, powerful, mysterious, dangerous and talented like no other animals a tigers can really be, they really have some of the deepest knowledge how great tigers are according to their experiences cause they have to do foresting, gardening, farming, and hunting to survive, so, for having to compete with them, deal with and live with them for one generation after another, they respected the hell out of tigers so much it is a forbidden unwritten rules to even call them in their names directly, even when they killed one they don't want to claim it as their own doings. Many peoples won't realize and don't know how incredible this beautiful animal really is, they don't kill human for no reasons at all, and they also respect humans like no other wild predators, they are a mysterious creature, with an unbelievable intelligents and abilitys.

[realArisawaHeavyInd]

Your storytelling ability is truly outstanding, you have a real talent for this. +1 subscriber