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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do leopards roar?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Servals social animals?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do elephants have good memories?
What does a Serval eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is a hippo?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is an impala?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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