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 kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Elands look like?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
When do young lions become independent?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do leopards roar?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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