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
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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Are impalas endangered?
What is an Eland?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do lions communicate well?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Suni social animals?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is an impala?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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