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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are leopards territorial?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do Suni live?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big can hippos get?
What is an Eland?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do lions eat carrion?
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