Hairballs Shed Light on Man-Eating Lions' Menu
Briefly

In 1898, two lions terrorized railroad workers in British East Africa, killing around 35 men during their nine-month spree which ended only when they were shot by Colonel Patterson.
Scientific analysis revealed that the Tsavo lions feasted on diverse wildlife, suggesting their notorious taste for humans arose from dental deficiencies making human prey easier to consume.
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