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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is a Klipspringer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How big do Serval get?
Are Serval endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Servals social animals?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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