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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
How long do Suni live?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can lions climb trees?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?