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
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do they attack other predators?
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Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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Do Suni have any predators?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
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