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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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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