[Billthedrill]

A necropsy on the lion is scheduled for later this week to determine whether the animal had a disease or illness that might have played a role in the attack, Baskfield said.

I'm thinking "appetite" is more likely. A 90-lb cat is a BIG cat...

[HairOfTheDog]

Appetite is most likely, although it's good for the kid to rule out rabies.