Birthdate: July 25, 1875
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
Died: April 19, 1955
Edward James Corbett was a skilled Anglo-Indian hunter, tracker, naturalist, and author known for his expertise in handling man-eating tigers and leopards in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. He authored famous books such as Man-Eaters of Kumaon, which recounted his thrilling encounters and successful hunts. Corbett was also an avid wildlife photographer who actively promoted the conservation of India’s diverse fauna. His commitment to wildlife protection is evident in the scientific name of the Indochinese tiger subspecies, Panthera tigris corbetti, which was named in his honor.
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