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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Serval look like?
What does a Serval eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Servals social animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do porcupines eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do leopards roar?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How big are porcupines?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Elands eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How often do elephants give birth?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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