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
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
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Do lions move around during the day?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
How big are porcupines?
What do porcupines eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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What is a hippo?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Elands dangerous?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Servals social animals?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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