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The sense of smell that helps a lion is because it tracks his prey down.
The previous post is not exactly that helpful, for a start it is the lioness's that do the hunting around 85% of the time so 'he' wouldn't be tracking anything down.
A lion's sense of smell is around 14 times stronger than our own, and they have twice as many olfactory receptors.
In answer to your question.
Lions are helped by their sense of smell because they use it to detect mates and track food. It is also used by cubs when they are recognizing their mother and by adult males who are trying to find rivals in their territory or who want to find a male to challenge from another pride.
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∙ 12y agoWhen a lion survies by smelling, it can smell a victim from about 10 yards maximum. away. When its ready to attack, it does.
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What are Characteristics of a lion?
Brave Have a keen sense of smell Smart
How many miles can a lion smell?
Yes, lions can smell very well. They mark their territories by scent deposits.
What type of climate does a lion need to survive?
For a lion to survive it must be in a warm climate.
What senses do lions have?
Sealions= Not so much Lion Lions= Very very much
What does the lion need to survive?
meat and water
What abilities make a lion a great hunter?
there sense of smell and speed quickness
What are Characteristics of a lion?
Brave Have a keen sense of smell Smart
How many miles can a lion smell?
Yes, lions can smell very well. They mark their territories by scent deposits.
What type of climate does a lion need to survive?
For a lion to survive it must be in a warm climate.
What senses do lions have?
Sealions= Not so much Lion Lions= Very very much
How does a lion know its territory?
Just like domestic kitty cats, a lion knows its territory because of scent. A male marks his territory with urine, which is a message for all other lions to stay away. Lions can smell lionesses' urine markings, too, so he knows where his pride travels. When a teenage lion trespasses on a dominant lion's territory, the dominant lion will fight to show the other lion who is boss. The loser must leave the territory. Though all cats have keen eyesight, it is scent that is the most powerful sense. You know how you can tell your mom's favorite perfume-- well, a lion's sense of smell is thousands of times stronger than a human nose.
How do you survive a lion attack?
You are unlikely to.
How many people could survive a lion attack?
Not many people could survive a lion attack because they're so aggressive.
How can a lion survive in the desert?
no, it'd have no water.
Can a baby lion survive in captivity?
Yes
What coverind do lion use to survive?
is fer
Who teaches a lion how to survive?
a zoo keeper
