The Field Museum in Chicago is home to the infamous “Man-Eaters of Tsavo,” two lions that were responsible for the deaths of dozens of workers during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda Railway in 1898. These lions are now mounted and displayed at the museum. The exhibit showcases the history and significance of these lions, including their impact on the workers and the efforts to eventually stop them. The Field Museum’s display provides an educational insight into the story and the broader context of wildlife and human interaction in that region.
The Field Museum in Chicago is home to the infamous “Man-Eaters of Tsavo,” two lions that were responsible for the deaths of dozens of workers during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda Railway in 1898. These lions are now mounted and displayed at the museum. The exhibit showcases the history and significance of these lions, including their impact on the workers and the efforts to eventually stop them. The Field Museum’s display provides an educational insight into the story and the broader context of wildlife and human interaction in that region.