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
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Elands eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do baboons migrate?
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