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 to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do baboons migrate?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a hippo?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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Are Suni social animals?
What is an impala?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is a Serval?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is an Aardwolf?
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