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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


Do lions have enemies?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions move around during the day?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions scavenge?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can the female lion roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

When do young lions become independent?

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

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How large is the average lion pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Which habitat to lions prefer?