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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do hippos eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do Elands look like?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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