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
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is an impala?
Are Suni social animals?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Are Servals social animals?
What is an Eland?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do leopards roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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