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 large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Suni social animals?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can impalas run?
How big are porcupines?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is an impala?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Suni endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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