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Do lions eat carrion?

Lions normally kill to eat, but when prey is scarce or conditions for hunting are unfavourable they will not hesitate to eat putrid meat.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Are lions cannibalistic?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions territorial?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions scavenge?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions communicate well?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can the female lion roar?