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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


How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions territorial?

Can lions climb trees?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How large is the average lion pride?

When do young lions become independent?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions swim?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?