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 eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How often do elephants give birth?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Suni endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a hippo?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is an Eland?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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