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
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Can the female lion roar?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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What do Elands look like?
How fast can Elands run?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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