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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Suni eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What does a Serval look like?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Servals social animals?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions scavenge?
Do they attack other predators?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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