Edward James Corbett, popularly known as Jim Corbett, was born on July 25, 1875. An Anglo-Indian hunter, author, and conservationist, he became famous for tracking and killing several man-eating tigers and leopards that had terrorised villages across northern India. His remarkable experiences were chronicled in his bestselling 1944 memoir, Man-Eaters of Kumaon, which remains a classic in wildlife literature. In later years, Corbett shifted his focus from hunting to wildlife conservation and strongly advocated for protecting India's forests and endangered animals. India's renowned Jim Corbett National Park was named in his honour, preserving his enduring legacy.