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?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do lions attack elephants?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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