Jim Corbett (1875–1955) was a British-Indian hunter, tracker, and conservationist, renowned for his hunting of man-eating tigers and leopards in India. Born in Nainital, India, Corbett developed an intimate knowledge of the jungles and their wildlife from a young age. He became famous for tracking and eliminating man-eaters, particularly in the Kumaon region, where tigers and leopards had killed hundreds of people. His most famous exploits were recorded in books like Man-Eaters of Kumaon, which captured his respect for the wildlife and his skills as a tracker.
As a conservationist, Corbett later turned away from hunting, advocating for the protection of India’s wildlife. His efforts contributed to the establishment of India's first national park, now named Jim Corbett National Park in his honor. His legacy endures as both a fearless hunter and a pioneer in wildlife conservation.