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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What is an Eland?
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Are leopards territorial?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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What is an Aardwolf?
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