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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is an Eland?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How long do Suni live?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How big do Serval get?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How big are porcupines?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is a hippo?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
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