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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


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How large is the average lion pride?

Can lions swim?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

Do lions have enemies?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions cannibalistic?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What do Elands eat?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Do leopards mark their territories?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

What is an impala?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How big do Serval get?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

How large is the average lion pride?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is a Serval?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

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

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

What do cheetahs eat?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Is leopard cub mortality high?