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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do impalas eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is a hippo?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is a Suni?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How big are porcupines?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
When do hyaenas hunt?
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