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 often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do impalas eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Suni?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How fast can Elands run?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions move around during the day?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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