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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Elands eat?
What is an impala?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Serval?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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