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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How large is the average lion pride?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are impalas endangered?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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