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 the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
How big can hippos get?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is a Serval?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do hippos eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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