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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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