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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Suni eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do hippos eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Serval?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
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