Raised by Wolves? Stories of Feral Kids You Won’t Believe Exist
Peter the Wild Boy
Peter the Wild Boy, the original feral child who captured the public’s imagination, was found in 1725 near Helpensen in Hanover, Germany. At 12, he was a mysterious figure, living off the land, climbing trees, and surviving on a diet of plants. He was brought to England, fascinating King George I and becoming a subject of study among the era’s intellectual elite.
He only ever learned to say “King George” and his own name, “Peter.” He passed away in 1785, and his final resting place is in Northchurch, England. Modern studies suggest Peter may have had Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, offering a glimpse into the challenges he faced in childhood.
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