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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Serval look like?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Suni eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
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