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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can lions climb trees?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Elands look like?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Servals social animals?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How big do Serval get?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are hippos dangerous?
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