What causes a lion to become a man eater?
It is often claimed that the main culprits are old or incapacitated lions. This, however, is not always the case. Many a man-eater has proved to be a healthy animal in its prime.
Most man-eaters probably started including human flesh in their diet after an accidental encounter with a human, losing their fear of humans and finding it easier to kill in future encounters.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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What do hippos eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Can lions swim?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do lions scavenge?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How big do Serval get?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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