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 eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Can the female lion roar?
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What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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What is a Klipspringer?
Do leopards roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What does a Serval look like?
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