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
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is an Eland?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do impalas eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do Elands look like?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are leopards territorial?
How long do Suni live?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do lions kill their prey?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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