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
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can impalas run?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
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