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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can impalas run?
How long do Suni live?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How fast can Elands run?
What is an impala?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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How much does a leopard eat per day?
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