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
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Are Suni endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How big do Serval get?
What is a hippo?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do porcupines eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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