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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


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

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions swim?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are lions breeding habits?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions have enemies?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions climb trees?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions communicate well?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can the female lion roar?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?