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
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big can hippos get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a Serval?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions have enemies?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Elands eat?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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