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
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast are cheetahs?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What do cheetahs eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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