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
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is an Aardwolf?
How big are porcupines?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is a Klipspringer?
How long do Suni live?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
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