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 lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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