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 lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do leopards roar?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is an Eland?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Elands look like?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are hippos dangerous?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do hippos eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
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