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 lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How big do Serval get?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is a Suni?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is a Klipspringer?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast can cheetahs run?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is an Eland?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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