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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a hippo?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Serval eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How big are porcupines?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Suni endangered?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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