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
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is a Honey Badger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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