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.
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Suni endangered?
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