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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Can the female lion roar?
What is a Suni?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
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Are honey badgers dangerous?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
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What is a hippo?
Are leopards territorial?
How fast can Elands run?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How do Elephants Communicate?
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Can lions climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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