Do lions eat carrion?
Lions normally kill to eat, but when prey is scarce or conditions for hunting are unfavourable they will not hesitate to eat putrid meat.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have enemies?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions scavenge?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do impalas eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do porcupines eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Elands eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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