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 communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Are Elands dangerous?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What do impalas eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How big are porcupines?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How long do Suni live?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How fast can hyaena run?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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