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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Lions are vulture watchers: vultures find carcasses from the air. Hyenas and even jackals also follow them to the potential food source.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do lions move around during the day?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions communicate well?

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

Can the female lion roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Can lions climb trees?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?