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 all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have good memories?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Do baboons migrate?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Elands look like?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What does a Serval look like?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Elands dangerous?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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