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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is an Eland?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions move around during the day?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do Suni live?
What does a Serval eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Elands dangerous?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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