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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


Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions have enemies?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

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

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can the female lion roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Why do some males have black manes?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions climb trees?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?