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 normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is a Klipspringer?
How fast can Elands run?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is a Serval?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do porcupines eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions have enemies?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Elands eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do they attack other predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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