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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do baboons migrate?
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Can lions climb trees?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do porcupines eat?
How fast can Elands run?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are lions territorial?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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