Published in Scientific Reports · View the paper (DOI)
A new study analyzing the teeth of Tsavo's famous man-eaters reveals that dental disease played a significant role in their unusual behavior. The researchers found that the lions' teeth showed less wear and tear than expected, contradicting the hypothesis that they turned to human prey due to food shortages.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- What makes a man-eater? Check the teeth Field Museum · Apr 19, 2017 · first to report
- The tale teeth tell about the legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo Vanderbilt University · Apr 19, 2017