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
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a hippo?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is an Eland?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Warthogs fast?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Servals social animals?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?