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.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
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Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do porcupines eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
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