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
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Eland?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Suni eat?
Do leopards roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How big do Serval get?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is a Serval?
How big can hippos get?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Elands eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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