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?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are lions territorial?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How fast can impalas run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Elands eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Suni eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How big do Serval get?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is an impala?
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