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
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are leopards territorial?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Elands look like?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Elands eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is a Brown Hyena?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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