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 it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Servals social animals?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How big do Serval get?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do hippos eat?
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