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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Why do some males have black manes?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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