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 long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Suni social animals?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Servals social animals?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How big can hippos get?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do Suni live?
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