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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions scavenge?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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Do lions communicate well?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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Do leopards roar?
What does a Serval look like?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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How fast can Elands run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Servals social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do lions scavenge?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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