Zoo-housed lions show wild-style behaviors when fed whole carcasses
Astrobitica
August 6, 2026 (Last updated: August 6, 2026) 1 minute read
A new Australian study has found that feeding zoo-housed lions whole-animal carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule encourages behaviors more closely aligned with those seen in the wild.
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