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 cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do some males have black manes?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are hippos dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do hippos eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Serval look like?
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