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.
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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