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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


When do young lions become independent?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How large is the average lion pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions have enemies?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can lions swim?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?