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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
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Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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