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?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do Giraffes sleep?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do lions have enemies?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is a Suni?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is a Serval?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Can lions climb trees?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
When do hyaenas hunt?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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