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
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Suni eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How big are porcupines?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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