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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do leopards roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Elands eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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