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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is a Serval?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast are cheetahs?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can lions swim?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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