How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Average daily consumption for a male is about 7 kg and for a female about 4.5 kg. Lions can consume about 15 to 20% of their body weight when emaciated, which in the case of a large male could be as much as 35 to 40 kg.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Do lions eat carrion?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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