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 do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Are lions territorial?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does a Serval look like?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a hippo?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do baboons migrate?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do porcupines eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do some males have black manes?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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