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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do leopards roar?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Serval endangered?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are Suni endangered?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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