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 communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a Suni?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do porcupines eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do they attack other predators?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do lions scavenge?
How big can hippos get?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do elephants have good memories?
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