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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


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions eat carrion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions communicate well?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can the female lion roar?

Can lions climb trees?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

When do young lions become independent?

Why do some males have black manes?