Man-eater
Man-eater
Man-eater (pronunciation: /ˈmanˌēdər/) is a term used to describe an animal that preys on humans as a pattern of hunting behavior. This does not include the scavenging of corpses, a single attack born of opportunity or desperate hunger, or the incidental eating of a human that the animal has killed in self-defense.
Etymology
The term "man-eater" is derived from the English words "man" and "eater", literally meaning an entity that eats humans. It has been in use since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Predator: An animal that naturally preys on others.
- Carnivore: An animal that feeds on flesh.
- Scavenger: An animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse.
- Hunting behavior: The various tactics that predators use to catch their food.
- Self-defense: The act of defending one's own body.
Examples of Man-eaters
Man-eaters have been recorded to include a wide variety of species. The Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Crocodile and some Wolf species are known to have been man-eaters. In the past, predatory Dinosaurs were also considered man-eaters.
Prevention and Control
Prevention of man-eating animal attacks includes measures such as improving natural prey populations and habitats, reinforcing livestock enclosures, and educating communities about how to reduce the chances of man-eating animal attacks. Control measures can include hunting and killing the specific problem animal.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Man-eater
- Wikipedia's article - Man-eater
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