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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How big are porcupines?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Serval?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a hippo?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do porcupines eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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