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Do lions scavenge?

In addition to killing their own prey, lions will readily scavenge food from other predators such as leopards, cheetahs, African wilddog and hyenas.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

How large is the average lion pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have enemies?

Can the female lion roar?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

When do young lions become independent?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Can lions swim?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions communicate well?

How often do female lions produce cubs?