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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do leopards roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a Serval?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Suni eat?
What is an Eland?
Are Servals social animals?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is an impala?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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