#wednesdaywhyday Why do lions eat grass? Some people have suggested that carnivores like lions or domestic cats may eat grass if they feel sick. Lions may ingest grass to purge indigestible parts like feathers, fur and bones. The grass may provide roughage and fibre which can act as a laxative encouraging unwanted food to be expelled. Another proposed theory suggests that wild carnivores ingesting grass may play a role in ridding any intestinal parasites or worms, in turn, this helps them mainta