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 attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the female lion roar?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How long do Suni live?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do they attack other predators?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How big do Serval get?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do Suni eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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