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
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do elephants have good memories?
How big can hippos get?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do hippos eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Elands look like?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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