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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a hippo?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do they attack other predators?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do leopards roar?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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