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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How long do Suni live?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions have enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Serval endangered?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Elands look like?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards roar?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How fast can hyaena run?
How fast can Elands run?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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