Lions Feeding

It is commonly believed that lions attack mainly sick, wounded or old animals this is not actually the case, and animals i...

It is commonly believed that lions attack mainly sick, wounded or old animals this is not actually the case, and animals in their prime are often taken, with the notable exception of buffalo bulls in their prime, or large male giraffes. Lions are opportunist hunters, and, after a careful stalk, will take the closest animal regardless of its age, sex or condition they do not test their potential prey for weaknesses, like other predators such as wild dogs do. Although Lions usually kill their own prey, they are known to scavenge food from other predators, and even eat carrion when unable to hunt.