Are lions cannibalistic?
Lions are confirmed cannibals and the urge is not necessarily caused by hunger. Reproduction, the need to sire their own offspring, leads them to commit infanticide to get the lionesses into a state of oestrus quickly. Although cases of cannibalism have been recorded, they make up a minute percentage of lion kills.
Males frequently kill cubs when they take over a pride, and have been known to eat them.
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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Do they attack other predators?
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