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?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is an Eland?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can lions swim?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions move around during the day?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do hippos eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions have enemies?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do impalas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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