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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Servals social animals?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Serval?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a Suni?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
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