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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
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How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are lions territorial?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Servals social animals?
Do they attack other predators?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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