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
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
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