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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is an impala?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Suni endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Serval?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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