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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Lions are vulture watchers: vultures find carcasses from the air. Hyenas and even jackals also follow them to the potential food source.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions communicate well?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are lions breeding habits?

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions have enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can lions swim?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do Aardwolves have any predators?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How fast are cheetahs?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

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

How fast can Elands run?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

How long do Suni live?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Can lions swim?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How big can hippos get?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

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

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

What do Elands look like?

What is an impala?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?