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 lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is an Eland?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How big can hippos get?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do hippos eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
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