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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Elands eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
How big do Serval get?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?