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 lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do young lions become independent?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast can Elands run?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is an Eland?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Serval get?
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