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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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What do porcupines eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Elands look like?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
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