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 move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do cheetahs eat?
How big can hippos get?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Serval?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do impalas eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Elands run?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Elands eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Suni endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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