Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
There are records of lions that have been killed by sable antelope, kudu, African buffalo, giraffes, snakes and even porcupines. When a lion attempts to kill a porcupine, quills may become lodged in its mouth or paws, causing eventual death from infection or starvation.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
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How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What is a Serval?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Elands dangerous?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How big can hippos get?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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