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
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is an Eland?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do lions scavenge?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Elands look like?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Serval?
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