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 scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are impalas endangered?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is a hippo?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Elands look like?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?