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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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