The Beast of Gévaudan

The Beast of Gévaudan was a mysterious predator that terrorized the Gévaudan region in France between 1764 and 1767, killing numerous people. Described as large and wolf-like, it evoked fear and speculation about its true nature—possibly a wolf, a hybrid, or an unusually large beast. Despite efforts to hunt it, the creature eluded capture, fueling legends and debates. Modern theories suggest it might have been a wolf pack or an individual animal behaving unusually, but the true identity remains uncertain. The events captured the public's imagination and are remembered as a peculiar chapter in French history.