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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 the senses of a lion well developed?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions climb trees?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Do lions have enemies?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions swim?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions eat carrion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions attack elephants?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

What do impalas eat?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

What do Elands eat?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Do they attack other predators?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Can the female lion roar?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Do leopards mark their territories?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

What is a Blue wildebeest?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

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

How fast can hyaena run?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What do hippos eat?