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 communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do hippos eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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