Wild prey remains the cornerstone of lion survival, even as human encroachment grows.
Coastal lions depend mainly on wild prey, study finds
A study of coastal lions shows that wild prey, especially nilgai and wild pigs, dominate their diet. Nilgai alone accounts for 51% of biomass consumed. Cattle are the main domestic prey, but wild species sustain the population.
Source: Coastal lions depend mainly on wild prey, study finds — The Hindu
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