.jpg) The Man-eater of Mfuwe on display at the Field Museum | |
| Other name(s) | The Man-Eater of Mfuwe Lion of Mfuwe |
|---|---|
| Species | Lion |
| Died | 1991 Luangwa River valley |
| Cause of death | Bullet wounds |
| Known for | Killing and consuming 6 people |
The Man-eater of Mfuwe was a sizeable male Southern African lion (Panthera leo melanochaita) responsible for the deaths of six people. Measuring 3.2 metres (10 ft) long and standing at 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) tall at the shoulders, with a weight of 249 kilograms (500 lbs),[1] it is the largest man-eating lion on record.
- ^ Naish, Darren. "The Man-Eater of Mfuwe". Scientific American. Retrieved 2024-06-23.