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 lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do lions communicate well?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions have enemies?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
How big can hippos get?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is a hippo?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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