Major Corbett often hunts alone, and he does so for several reasons. First, other hunters are rarely as well trained as he is and have significantly less endurance; this means that these hunters would be in significant danger. They would also leave a larger trail for the man-eaters to track, as they often would when they sensed they were being stalked. Thus, Man-Eaters of Kumaon, while often mentioning that Corbett travelled with a team, notes few if any individuals of significance.