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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Suni social animals?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
What is a Serval?
How fast can impalas run?
How big can hippos get?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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