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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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How big can hippos get?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
What does a Serval eat?
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Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Klipspringer?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Elands eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
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