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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Elands dangerous?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Servals social animals?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Suni social animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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