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Do lions scavenge?

In addition to killing their own prey, lions will readily scavenge food from other predators such as leopards, cheetahs, African wilddog and hyenas.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How do lions kill their prey?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What are lions breeding habits?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How large is the average lion pride?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions swim?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

When is the best time for spotting lion?