Are lions cannibalistic?
Lions are confirmed cannibals and the urge is not necessarily caused by hunger. Reproduction, the need to sire their own offspring, leads them to commit infanticide to get the lionesses into a state of oestrus quickly. Although cases of cannibalism have been recorded, they make up a minute percentage of lion kills.
Males frequently kill cubs when they take over a pride, and have been known to eat them.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How big can hippos get?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do cheetahs eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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How big do Serval get?
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