Summary:
- Researchers have found human DNA in the teeth of lions, confirming a tragic historical legend about man-eating lions that terrorized a railroad construction site in Kenya in the late 1800s.
- The discovery provides scientific evidence to support the legend, which describes two male lions that killed and ate over 100 people working on the railroad over a period of 9 months.
- The study highlights the potential of using ancient DNA analysis to uncover the truth behind historical accounts and legends, providing a deeper understanding of past human-animal interactions.