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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What does a Serval look like?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is an impala?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Why do some males have black manes?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions eat carrion?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How big can hippos get?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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