Cub mortality in the Kalahari Lion Panthera Leo Vernayi (Roberts, 1948)

The extent and possible causes of cub mortality in the Kalahari lion are discussed. It is concluded that starvation is a major cause of death among cubs, largely due to the Kalahari lion's dependence on small mammals as a source of food. Other important mortality factors are abandonment of the...

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Published inKoedoe Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 163 - 170
Main Author Eloff, F. C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published AOSIS 27.01.1980
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Summary:The extent and possible causes of cub mortality in the Kalahari lion are discussed. It is concluded that starvation is a major cause of death among cubs, largely due to the Kalahari lion's dependence on small mammals as a source of food. Other important mortality factors are abandonment of the cubs, dis- eases, the harsh desert environment and possibly predation.
ISSN:0075-6458
2071-0771
DOI:10.4102/koedoe.v23i1.643