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 all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is an impala?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
What do Elands eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is a Suni?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Suni endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Elands look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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