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 move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
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?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How big can hippos get?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
What is a Honey Badger?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is a Serval?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are leopards territorial?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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