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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Suni eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How big do Serval get?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is a Serval?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is an impala?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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