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
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions communicate well?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do porcupines eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
What is an impala?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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