The Brain Scoop: The Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo

Taxidermized female lions in a museum. Caption: are two of the most famous specimens at the Field Museum,

In 1898, two African lions began attacking railway workers in Tsavo, Kenya. First reports estimated that 135 people fell victim to these "man-eaters," but further research published in 2009 lessened that number to 35 individuals. Over the years, different theories as to what motivated these attacks have varied, and recently host Emily Graslie got to talk with two experts who are working towards finding an answer. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

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  • The Brain Scoop: The Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    The Field Museum
    Length:
    10 minutes