These man-eaters were not to be trifled with. For this list, we’re examining individual animals, as well as specific pairs, prides, or packs, with the highest human kill counts in history. From fearsome predators to aggressive beasts, these creatures have made their mark in a very unsettling way.<br /><br />Our countdown includes:<br /><br />- **The Mfuwe Man-Eating Lion**: Known for its terrifying reign of terror in the early 1990s, this lion was responsible for several attacks on humans, leading to a massive manhunt to stop it.<br />- **Sloth Bear of Mysore**: This bear caused havoc in India in the 1950s, attacking and killing many people in the Mysore region before it was finally captured and killed.<br />- **Wolves of Turku**: A pack of wolves in Finland was responsible for a series of deadly attacks on humans in the late 19th century, causing widespread fear and panic.<br />- **The Champawat Tiger**: One of the deadliest tigers in history, this Bengal tiger was responsible for over 400 human deaths before it was hunted down in the early 20th century.<br />- **The Leopard of Panar**: This leopard terrorized the Indian region of Panar in the 1900s, killing more than 400 people over several years before being captured and killed.<br /><br />What would you do if cornered by one of these animals? Tell us your survival plan in the comments!
