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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


Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions scavenge?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions climb trees?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How large is the average lion pride?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions swim?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?