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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


Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How do lions kill their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Why do some males have black manes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions eat carrion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can lions swim?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do all male lions possess a mane?