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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


Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

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

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why do some males have black manes?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions eat carrion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?